Lifestyle
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Shake it or skip it? Here’s expert advice on salt.Jul 18, 2024 11:29 pm - Too much sodium in your diet can lead to high blood pressure, a known risk factor for heart health. Experts weigh in on the risks, and offer some tips.
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What is ‘Teflon flu’? It’s linked to a coating on some nonstick pans.
Jul 18, 2024 10:15 pm - Can your nonstick pan really cause you to get sick? When used properly, it’s not likely, but when cooking temperatures reach 500 degrees and up, the coating can degrade, leaking chemicals into the environment.
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Over 3 million steam cleaners are under recall because they can spew hot water and cause burns
Jul 18, 2024 2:40 pm - NEW YORK — Some 3.3 million steam cleaners are being recalled across North America due to a burn hazard that has resulted in consumers reporting more than 150 injuries. S...
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Condo board members should control president who makes all decisionsJul 18, 2024 12:58 pm - If a condo board president is running the board without having meetings, other board members should step in.
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Poached salmon with zucchini tzatziki is an easy but impressive dish
Jul 18, 2024 7:02 am - In this light, summery dish, tender poached salmon sits atop a creamy yogurt sauce similar to a Greek tzatziki. This version, however, is made with zucchini instead of the traditional cucumber, a twist that gives it an earthy flavor and more substantial texture.
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Sweet and spicy grilled shrimp is a five-ingredient, 30-minute meal
Jul 18, 2024 6:59 am - Gochujang, a Korean fermented chile paste, and honey add a complex spicy-sweet flavor to these grilled shrimp.
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Suburban Cook County resident has year’s first human case of West Nile virusJul 17, 2024 2:13 pm - The Illinois Department of Public Health has identified the first human case of West Nile virus so far this year, the agency said Wednesday.
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Enjoy Highwood Days and Taco Fest through July 21Jul 17, 2024 1:54 pm - The annual Highwood Days and Taco Fest events, presented by Celebrate Highwood, are back, both running concurrently through Sunday, July 21. The Highwood Days Carnival will take place in the Downtown Highwood Metra Station Parking Lot, while Taco Fest will take place in Everts Park, 111 North Ave.
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Kids learn caring, kindness, love at Aurora church campJul 17, 2024 12:44 pm - Michelle Curiel was the guest preacher at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora. In a sermon, the church's children and families director reflected on the church's third annual free camp she led June 24-27. Pastor Tammy Scott assisted at the service.
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Ben Tatar & the Tatar Tots bring high-energy show for kids to Arlington HeightsJul 17, 2024 12:15 pm - The Arlington Heights Park District presented a concert for kids by Ben Tatar & the Tatar Tots on Tuesday at North School Park.