Lifestyle
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Megan Wells brings Eleanor Roosevelt’s fight for civil rights to life at Wheaton churchJan 27, 2025 7:09 pm - Megan Wells will portray Eleanor Roosevelt and her support of human rights, as well as transformational role as first lady, at a Black History Month event in Wheaton
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Natural wines aren’t just a category. They’re a philosophy
Jan 27, 2025 12:55 pm - Natural wines are produced with minimal human intervention. The grapes are generally grown organically, and the winemaking process eschews additives, commercial yeasts and excessive sulfites.
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This date nut bread lightens up an old-school coffee shop favorite
Jan 27, 2025 11:58 am - This tender, moist date-nut bread gets most of its sweetness from pureed dates and a touch of maple syrup — with no refined sugar. Studded with chopped walnuts and plump fruit, it’s especially satisfying with a schmear of whipped cream cheese.
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How much is a serving of pasta? It’s not always 2 ounces.
Jan 27, 2025 10:24 am - People have lots of thoughts on what constitutes a single serving of pasta. Nutritional labels on packages of dried pasta call 2 ounces one serving. It amounts to about 1 cup when cooked — and strikes plenty of people as stingy.
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Carolyn Hax: Long-distance breakup leads to an infidelity reveal
Jan 27, 2025 9:29 am - Woman asks if she should get back with ex who revealed he kissed two women while they were in a long distance relationship. Carolyn Hax says take time to heal and reflect before deciding to reconcile.
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Jan 27, 2025 8:07 am - Auschwitz survivors warned Monday of the rising antisemitism and hatred they are witnessing in the modern world as they gathered with world leaders and European royalty on the 80th anniversary of the death camp's liberation.
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Aurora Hindu group launches 17th annual Yogathon promoting yoga and wellnessJan 26, 2025 10:48 pm - Aurora Hindu group kicks off its 17th annual Yoga for Health event, seeking 10K participants across the Chicago area to embrace yoga and healthier lifestyles.
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‘A moment in nature’: Why coyotes may be more visible this time of yearJan 26, 2025 9:00 pm - They are always among us but coyotes may be more visible in coming months as they leave home and search for mates.
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On fifth anniversary, St. Alexius doctors recall fear, anxiety of treating nation’s 2nd COVID patientJan 26, 2025 9:16 am - Five years ago Friday, staff at Ascension St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates became part of history when they announced they were treating a patient with the second confirmed case of COVID-19 in the United States.
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What is healthspan, and how can you maximize yours?Jan 26, 2025 9:15 am - Much attention has been paid in recent years to life expectancy in the U.S. Health experts are turning their focus to not just how long people manage to stay alive but the number of years they can expect to do so free of disease. That's what's called a healthspan.