Health and Fitness
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Lemons of Love Pink Lemonade 5K to help people with cancer, and honor one of their ownSep 19, 2023 6:00 am - Nikki Criel of Chicago loved the color purple. In fact, she would often be seen sporting purple hair and nails to match. Criel, one of the original committee members for...
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Fox Lake man marks 90th birthday — and donating over 20 gallons of blood in his lifetime
Sep 19, 2023 1:00 am - To Harold Walter, giving blood is kind of like a car tuneup. It's something he's been doing for the majority of his life, ever since someone donated a pint of blood in h...
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Bridging the gap: Sherman's bilingual advocate for the Elgin area communitySep 18, 2023 11:00 pm - Juan Rivero recalls leaving his home in Mexico City at age nine and immigrating to the United States with his parents and siblings. Like many immigrant children, Rivero ...
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Some major health providers waiting on updated COVID-19 vaccinesSep 18, 2023 11:00 pm - Although updated COVID-19 vaccines are available at multiple retail pharmacies, it could take a little while to get a shot at the doctor's office - depending on your pro...
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Here's how to get a new COVID-19 shotSep 18, 2023 1:00 am - On the heels of federal regulators approving updated COVID-19 vaccines last week, medical providers and retail pharmacies are in the midst of a mass rollout of shots. "I...
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Start with your doctor to evaluate heartSep 17, 2023 6:00 am - Q: I am 65 years old, and I have never been to a cardiologist. I am concerned about heart disease and the possibility I may have blocked arteries. I would like to know w...
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A surprising finding about taking blood pressure lying downSep 16, 2023 6:00 am - The simple act of having someone lie down for a blood pressure reading might reveal more than expected about their heart health, preliminary research has found. Using da...
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How to set kids up for back-to-school successSep 16, 2023 6:00 am - Transitioning back into the school year and returning to routine after the freedom of summer can be a challenging feat for both kids and parents. Making a game plan for ...
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Anticipation of certain dates worse than the day itselfSep 16, 2023 6:00 am - Many of us have certain days of the year that are stressful because they cause us to relive the death of a beloved or other dear one. Not everyone marks and worries abou...
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The skinny on bone density and agingSep 16, 2023 6:00 am - When we were kids, we loved having our height measured because it was exciting to see how we were growing. As we age, though, we may come to dread it. Why? Because if yo...