Health and Fitness
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Vista Healthy Woman Expo:Apr 02, 2015 1:00 am - Vista Health System's annual Healthy Woman Expo & Health Fair is set for Thursday, April 9, 3:30 to 7 p.m., at the Holiday Inn Gurnee Convention Center, 6161 Grand Ave. ...
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Fun Run in Color 5K returns to WheatonApr 01, 2015 11:00 pm - With the weather warming up, April is prime time to get outside and get moving after a winter stuck indoors. Wheaton-area residents can begin a spring fitness routine w...
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New community health center on track to open this fall in WheatonApr 01, 2015 5:29 am - Construction of the DuPage County Health Department's $11 million community health center is on schedule and the facility is expected to open in mid-September in Wheaton...
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Naperville's Loaves & Fishes switching to 'open market' layout to promote healthy foodsApr 01, 2015 1:00 am - The bottleneck in aisle four at Loaves & Fishes Community Services in Naperville soon will be no more and the pantry will have more room for fresh, healthy foods. Loave...
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New Fittest Loser regimen brings a few surprisesMar 30, 2015 6:30 am - I felt crippled. At first, I decided to climb down the stairs sideways with my back and hands against the railing for support. When I thought nobody was looking, I even ...
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Despite aches, pains, Fittest Loser contestants seeing resultsMar 30, 2015 6:30 am - Contestants in the Fittest Loser Challenge are becoming accustomed to swimming in sweat. A few weeks ago, some of them had never even heard of a "burpee." Now they're cr...
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Fittest Loser At Work teams motivated by results, each otherMar 30, 2015 6:00 am - Contestants in the Fittest Loser At Work Challenge are beginning to see results. In Week 5 of the challenge, they are reporting an increase in energy, significant weight...
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Oven roasted tofuMar 30, 2015 5:45 am - 2 (14-ounce) packages firm tofu ¾ cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon dried or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme, oregano or parsley Drain tof...
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World Backup DayMar 30, 2015 5:45 am - March 31 is World Backup Day and a great time to take a moment and ensure you back up your important files. It is easy to be lulled into a false sense of security, but ...
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Stress Management 101Mar 30, 2015 5:45 am - If you have too much stress in your life, it can lead to health problems such as heart disease, chest pain, high blood pressure and even hair loss. Try using some of the...