Lifestyle
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‘A game changer for Camp Duncan’: Harry Potter experience to make Chicago-area debut in fallJul 27, 2025 9:00 pm - Anticipation is building but fans aren’t the only ones excited for the pending Midwest debut of “Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience” at YMCA Camp Duncan in Ingleside.
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How to ensure ongoing care for child with severe mental illnessJul 27, 2025 9:33 am - It’s not uncommon for parents to wonder how their children will fare after they’re gone. For parents of young adults with severe mental illness, it’s a much larger and more complicated question.
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Just 30 minutes a day of ‘Japanese walking’ may help you get in shape
Jul 27, 2025 9:33 am - Walking can be a go-to solution for many of life’s challenges. As one of the most accessible exercise options, it’s suitable for a variety of people. One particular technique, known as interval walking training (IWT) or “Japanese walking,” is getting renewed attention after going viral on TikTok.
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Pura Scents recalling more than 850,000 diffuser covers as magnet issue may cause ingestion hazard
Jul 26, 2025 1:53 pm - Pura Scents is recalling more than 850,000 diffuser covers because some magnets may detach and cause a possible ingestion hazard to children.
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Loss of federal funding will hit DuPage public radio station — but experts say it’s in a better position than many othersJul 26, 2025 12:00 pm - The station manager for WDCB radio doesn’t like the idea that the College of DuPage-owned station is poised to lose roughly $140,000, thanks to Congress and the president eliminating federal funding for public radio and television. But it is not a dire situation, according to station manager Dan Bindert.
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Meet your local first responders at National Night Out eventsJul 25, 2025 3:17 pm - Towns across the suburbs are hosting National Night Out celebrations with family activities, food and emergency vehicle displays.
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Do you use a fan to sleep? Here’s what to know.
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Ask the doctors: Exercise can improve cognition in older adultsJul 25, 2025 8:37 am - Exercise — both physical and mental — can improve cognition in older adults.
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Children’s Health: Make immunization a priority this summer for young childrenJul 25, 2025 8:36 am - Immunizations are one of the most effective strategies in protecting the most vulnerable. This includes newborns, toddlers and young children — especially those who spend time in day care settings and who will be heading to school this fall.
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Carolyn Hax: Single, overworked mom can’t meet boyfriend’s expectations