Lifestyle
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Long weekend in Minneapolis: Where to eat, stay and play in Minnesota’s largest cityJun 27, 2025 4:21 pm - Itching for a road trip, I pulled out a map of the Midwest. When my finger landed on Minneapolis I knew I had my destination. I hopped on the internet and mapped out an itinerary to sample the city’s art, culture, green space, hotel and restaurant scene.
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Exercising, playing sports in extreme heat can be dangerous
Jun 27, 2025 8:32 am - Extreme heat makes it especially hard for your body to cool down, so you need to be extra careful if you exercise or play sports when it’s baking outside.
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How to stay cool in a heat wave — even without air conditioning
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Ask the doctors: Can we actually train for old age?Jun 27, 2025 8:29 am - We can train for old age by making good lifestyle choices like diet and exercise and preparing our bodies for the physical challenges of aging.
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Patient Advocate: Should you get a virtual second opinion for your health diagnosis?Jun 27, 2025 8:28 am - If you receive a diagnosis that will require a major intervention, such as hospitalization, chemotherapy or surgery, consider getting a second opinion. Virtual second opinions have been growing in availability and use over the last few years.
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Children’s health: Keep your newborns SIDS-safe this summerJun 27, 2025 8:27 am - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of death in babies between one month and 1 year old in the United States. SIDS is often unexpected and happens while a child is sleeping. It is also referred to as “crib death.”
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Anna Wintour is seeking a new Vogue editor-in-chief but will maintain editorial controlJun 27, 2025 7:14 am - Anna Wintour is stepping down as Vogue editor-in-chief but will retain editorial control over the storied magazine.
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Carolyn Hax: Co-worker exploits friends’ generosity to fund facelift
Jun 27, 2025 6:00 am - Woman saves money through gifts and paid dating, then spends savings on cosmetic surgery. Carolyn Hax says stop financing this “friend’s” lifestyle.
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‘An inspirational story’: Beds for Kids founder steps down after 30 yearsJun 27, 2025 2:00 am - Former Batavian Daniel Sergi, founder of Beds for Kids, a fund that has purchased beds for Fox Valley children in need for more than 30 years, is stepping down.
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Greek Fest returns to Glenview church, celebrating faith and cultureJun 26, 2025 12:19 pm - The Glenview Greek Fest on July 26-27 will have souvlaki, wine, traditional dances and kids activities. The church is commemorating its 65th anniversary and donating 20% of net proceeds to the Family Service Center.