Health and Fitness
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Protect yourself from heat-related illnessesJun 22, 2024 6:00 am - Our bodies are resilient, but heat is dangerous even to the fittest person. Heat-related illnesses are the main reason emergency room visits spike in the summer. Learn the signs of heat-related illnesses and review safety tips.
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Grief & healing: It’s difficult to celebrate Father’s Day without fathersJun 22, 2024 6:00 am - The celebration of Father’s Day changes over the years as we lose those close to us, but if we expand our view, there are still fathers to celebrate.
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Naperville man wins national obstacle course race after a ‘widow-maker’ heart blockageJun 21, 2024 2:04 pm - A 95% blockage of the widow-maker artery nearly ended Ken Gray’s life; yet the Naperville 60-year-old went on to become a national champion in obstacle course racing. No...
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First indicator of West Nile virus reported in Lake CountyJun 21, 2024 11:52 am - First indicator of West Nile virus this season reported in Lake County
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Lower your risk of falling as you get older with these simple stepsJun 19, 2024 3:39 am - Falling when you’re older can be risky, leading to injury and even death. As the population ages, falls are a growing health concern. You can lower your risk through exercise, planning and awareness.
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Keeping children safe on social media: What parents should know to protect their kidsJun 19, 2024 2:49 am - The minefield of social media can be tough for parents to navigate. Here are some tips for parents to help their children stay safe in this increasingly digital world.
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Ask the doctors: Essential tremor not linked to neurological diseaseJun 19, 2024 2:11 am - Essential tremors are not linked to a neurological disease, but they can be life-altering and treatments are available.
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Lyme disease safety tips for the summerJun 19, 2024 1:21 am - Summer is for enjoying the outdoors, so protect your children from ticks with prevention and checking them when they come back inside.
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Register for Northbrook’s Liberty Loop & Lap returning on the Fourth of JulyJun 17, 2024 11:03 am - Running the Northbrook Park District’s scenic Liberty Loop & Lap on the Fourth of July has become an annual tradition for the Schmidt family, children and adults included.
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It’s not your imagination. Men really do eat more meat than women, study says
Jun 17, 2024 7:14 am - Vacationing in Chicago this week from Europe, Jelle den Burger and Nirusa Naguleswaran grabbed a bite at the Dog House Grill: a classic Italian beef sandwich for him, gri...