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Pregnancy doesn't slow down these women while weightlifting in the gym
Jul 14, 2019 7:35 AM - During her pregnancy Rachel Annunziata was asked the normal question, "When are you due?" But the 27-year-old Arlington Heights resident also fielded questions such as "Should you be doing that?" while she was performing barbell squats in the gym. -
Six things that cause seniors to fall
Jul 14, 2019 7:30 AM - Falls are the leading cause of death, injury and hospital admissions among the elderly population. There are six factors that contribute to the fact that seniors fall so much more frequently than younger people. Here are some ways to help prevent these falls. -
Do's and don'ts of using insect repellent on kids
Jul 14, 2019 7:25 AM - Families use bug spray to keep mosquitoes and other insects at bay during the summer, but there are things to be cautious of when using these repellents. Here are a few do's and don'ts of using insect repellent on children -
Keep your metabolism stoked as you get older
Jul 13, 2019 7:40 AM - We often hear new clients say, "I feel like my metabolism is getting slower as I get older." What does this mean, and what can we do about it?
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Traveling in your mind
Jul 13, 2019 7:30 AM - Not every one likes to travel alone after a significant other dies. However, by watching travel shows, you can "travel in your mind" and remember trips from your past.
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Your clean house could be hurting your lungs
Jul 13, 2019 7:30 AM - Q: How bad are cleaning products for our lungs? My mom keeps talking about a news story that said chemicals in cleaning products are as dangerous as cigarettes. Is my clean kitchen killing me? -
Toddler's parents battle for coverage of $2.1M gene therapy
Jul 11, 2019 9:05 AM - "If a patient needs something, especially a baby, and her doctor prescribes it, and her parents agree that she needs it, you should be able to get it," said Lauren Sullivan, whose 21-month-old daughter, Daryn, has spinal muscular atrophy. "But I feel that it's wrong to just price a drug as high as you can, because you can. So I'm very conflicted."
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Community colleges are weighing cannabis programs. One big problem: federal law.
Jul 11, 2019 5:28 AM - Some community colleges and four-year universities in Illinois are exploring the possibility of launching educational programs to train people in the business of growing and marketing marijuana in light of a new state law legalizing adult-use recreational marijuana. -
UV expert offers tips to stay safe in the sun
Jul 7, 2019 7:00 AM - Want to stay safe in the sun this summer? Then slip, slop, slap and wrap! Don't know what that means? Find out here. -
5 things parents need to know about water parks, but probably don't
Jul 7, 2019 7:30 AM - Water parks can be fun for the whole family, but they also can have drawbacks. The American Academy of Pediatrics encourages parents to know what to look for at water parks to ensure the whole family has fun, stays safe and healthy.
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