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How facial surgery helped Elgin woman regain function, confidence
May 20, 2019 9:17 AM - An Elgin woman with facial paralysis experienced renewed function and self-confidence after undergoing an innovative series of surgical procedures at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. -
Fittest Loser contestants take new health habits into the future
May 19, 2019 7:30 AM - Confidence, hope, energy … these are all things the Fittest Loser contestants found by the end of the competition, in addition to losing weight and builidng muscle. -
Tips for talking to your kids about college
May 19, 2019 7:00 AM - Parents and caregivers have the opportunity to step in and help their children cope during one of the most stressful times of the year when they accept or decline college offers. Here's some tips for talking about college with your kids -
Smelling junk food long enough may quash a craving
May 19, 2019 7:00 AM - Q: I read about a study that said smelling junk food you want to quit eating -- hello, pizza and donuts! -- will stop your craving. Is that really true? I want to eat healthier, but some foods are so hard to resist. -
Medical mystery: First he was hoarse; Then he couldn't chew
May 18, 2019 7:30 AM - A string of seemingly unrelated problems dogged Larry Weller, a retired agronomist from Bloomington, Illinois, for more than a year. The journey to finding a correct diagnosis was long and frustrating.
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How to protect your health in polluted places
May 18, 2019 7:35 AM - You're double-checking to make sure you have everything before you leave on a trip: phone . . . wallet . . . respirator mask? Even if you don't have asthma or another pulmonary condition, it's something to consider if you're going to an area with high levels of air pollution. -
Establishing habits and routine may help with grief
May 18, 2019 7:40 AM - Personal habits can be soothing in coping with grief, especially long-term grief. "Good" habits of course!
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Anxiety in teens: Advice from the pediatrician
May 12, 2019 7:30 AM - According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly one in three of all adolescents ages 13 to 18 will experience an anxiety disorder. So, what can parents, teachers, and anyone else who interacts with children and teens do? -
Fittest Loser: How friends, family and community are propelling contestants toward the finale
May 12, 2019 7:45 AM - As they head into the finale Tuesday, May 14, the Fittest Loser contestants together have lost well over 100 pounds. They've made tremendous progress, but they couldn't do it alone. As the competition winds to an end, contestants look back on the support they have received. -
At Work teams ready to celebrate their accomplishments
May 12, 2019 7:00 AM - Fittest Loser At Work participants are preparing to celebrate as the challenge comes to an end.Teams are reflecting on the experience and sharing their final takeaways.
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