Lifestyle
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‘Never stop learning’: 91-year-old violin teacher behind Arlington Heights’ Betty Haag music academy prepares to retireMay 24, 2024 11:32 am - “Never stop learning.” Acclaimed violin teacher Betty Haag-Kuhnke, 91, founder of The Betty Haag Academy of Music, gives that advice to students and teachers alike as she prepares to retire after a career that spans more than 70 years.
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Use of Wegovy and other weight-loss drugs soars among kids and young adults
May 24, 2024 6:00 am - Even as millions of older adults clamor for drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, monthly use of the medications soared in people aged 12 to 25.
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Tubular skylight an efficient way to bring in more natural lightMay 24, 2024 6:00 am - A skylight can bring in more natural light, but how can you choose between a standard rectangular or a tubular variety?
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Ask the doctors: Fat pad atrophy can cause painful stress on feetMay 24, 2024 6:00 am - If the fat pads protecting the bottom of your feet begin to wear away, it can cause pain, and for some it can be life-altering.
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A key to being an ACE: you have to get in it, to win itMay 24, 2024 6:00 am - The Tri-Cities Exchange Club’s ACE Awards give recognition to high school students who might not normally receive awards.
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How a board can change bylaws to update carpet requirementMay 24, 2024 6:00 am - Hardwood flooring in a condo violates the bylaws in a condo association. What’s a board to do?
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Rest easy, snorers: A CPA works wondersMay 24, 2024 6:00 am - Obstructive sleep apnea raises the risk of coronary artery disease, heart attack, heart failure and stroke. And night after night of broken sleep is implicated in everything from diabetes to dementia.
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How energy drinks can affect kids’ mental, physical healthMay 23, 2024 4:00 pm - Energy drinks can cause cardiac issues and can actually produce the opposite effect of “giving energy.”
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For a Memorial Day barbecue, update side dishes to keep the flavor, lose some fat
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Tacos de canasta are portable, adaptable and ready to party
May 23, 2024 11:31 am - Tacos de canasta, or basket tacos, are a staple of the Mexico City street food scene. They are assembled with a wide variety of fillings and kept warm and steamy in a towel-and-plastic-lined basket. This easily transportable vessel makes these tacos a great option for picnics and parties.