Melissa Hollander
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Noisy toys can be as annoying as they are harmfulDec 29, 2014 4:45 am - After all the holiday toys are open, it can get quite noisy around the house. But, when does that noise pose a health problem? “Some of the most common toys for infants,...
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Listen to these earbud safety tipsDec 29, 2014 4:45 am - Young children aren't the only ones who need to protect their ears from loud noises. Teens and adults also need to be careful. “More than 48 million Americans experience...
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Local hospitals strive to offer a balance of maternity optionsOct 27, 2014 5:45 am - No hospitals in the Northwest suburbs currently have "baby-friendly" certification. But, officials at some local hospitals say they are adopting new policies to promote ...
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Zombie races scare up fun for a good causeOct 13, 2014 5:45 am - I've heard a quip from nonrunners that goes like this: “I don't run and if you ever see me running, you better run too because something is probably chasing me.” If you'...
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Color the Town Pink in Deer ParkOct 05, 2014 7:00 am - On Saturday, Oct. 11, help Color the Town Pink in Deer Park in support of breast cancer research and prevention. Join the Daily Herald at Deer Park Town Center for a day...
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Club provides help for new triathletesSep 15, 2014 5:45 am - Throughout the suburbs, there are groups and coaches ready to help you train for your first triathlon. One such group is the Buehler YTri Club in Palatine. The club star...
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Menopause: Your questions answeredSep 08, 2014 5:45 am - September is National Menopause Awareness Month. So, the Daily Herald took this opportunity to chat with Missy Lavender, founder and executive director of the Women's H...
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Donny Osmond's talents, appeal cross generationsAug 22, 2014 12:00 am - If Donny Osmond's life had zigged instead of zagged, perhaps he and his family would have settled in Naperville. He considered it back in the 1990s when his long Chicago...
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Palatine woman inspires with her weight lossMay 19, 2014 5:30 am - Valerie Okleshen's weight-loss journey started like so many other women. Growing up in Flossmoor, she had been an "average, normal weight," although she didn't consider ...
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Community groups join the challengeFeb 24, 2014 4:30 am - Community and corporate groups are joining the Fittest Loser Challenge as well. For the second year, the Daily Herald is sponsoring the Fittest Loser Community Challenge...