Health and Fitness
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Two-thirds of smokers will die earlyMar 08, 2015 7:00 am - Two-thirds of smokers will die early from cigarette-triggered illness - unless they choose to kick the habit, according to new research from Australia. The study of more...
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Your health: Insomnia is widespread problemMar 07, 2015 6:00 am - Insomnia is widespread problem This weekend's shift to daylight saving time and the potential lost hour of sleep is a reminder of the widespread problem of insomnia...
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Is swaddling an infant a good idea?Mar 07, 2015 6:00 am - Swaddling Though first-time parents, the couple already seemed calm and at ease with their four-week-old bundle of joy. They had done a lot of reading before the baby's...
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Spring forward! Tips to cope with losing that hour of sleep tonightMar 07, 2015 12:00 am - KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, and while you'll only turn the clock ahead one hour, the disruption might be enough to throw you tempora...
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Miles O'Brien's life lesson cost him his left armMar 06, 2015 5:00 am - NEW YORK - For television science correspondent Miles O'Brien, seeing on film the aftermath of the fluke injury that resulted in the amputation of his left arm above the...
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How men use the word 'drama' to win fights against womenMar 06, 2015 5:00 am - If you've ever dated online, you've surely noticed how many people are on the lookout for drama. “Not into playing games or drama,” is a classic cliché, a boogeymen of d...
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Public takes advantage of free measles vaccinationMar 06, 2015 12:00 am - The Cook County Department of Public Health Friday held the first of two free measles vaccination clinics at a Palatine church in an effort to stop the recent outbreak o...
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Fittest Loser: Tech Tip week oneMar 05, 2015 10:00 pm - Protecting your identity online is one way to keep your stress down and personal/financial information safe from criminals. Use these healthy habits when it comes to ch...
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Fittest Loser Week 1 Recipe: Tempeh Curry with Sweet Potatoes and Green BeansMar 05, 2015 5:00 am - 1 cup long-grain brown rice 2 cups water 1 (8-ounce) package tempeh 1½ cups low-sodium vegetable broth 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely choppe...
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Fittest Loser Tip of the Week: Tips to a great plateMar 05, 2015 12:00 am - Eating healthy is one of the key ways to achieve great long-term health benefits. Balancing calories, eating better foods often and cutting back on certain kinds of food...