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Why running slow can eventually help you run faster
Aug 20, 2018 6:00 AM - There is a school of thought that slowing down when running, especially when training, can make yourself a better and even faster runner. -
EpiPen shortage raises alarm for parents as kids head back to school
Aug 17, 2018 9:55 AM - A widespread shortage of EpiPens may mean children across the country will return to school without the life-saving medication that prevents those with serious allergies from going into anaphylactic shock.
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How to keep working out on vacation
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Tips for healthy vacation eating
Aug 12, 2018 7:00 AM - Do you tend to come back from vacation carrying a few extra pounds? Sticking to a plan that includes healthy basics as well as a few fun indulgences can be the ticket to a healthy vacation. -
Stretching can help alleviate pain of plantar fasciitis
Aug 11, 2018 7:30 AM - Q: I recently began running again after a six-year hiatus. My only problem is that my heels hurt after I run -- so much so that I limp for a few minutes the next morning until my body adjusts. As the day progresses, I stop noticing the pain. Any suggestions? -
Don't delay in getting your teen vaccinated for HPV
Aug 11, 2018 7:30 AM - Ideally, the HPV vaccine should be administered to both boys and girls by age 13. The HPV vaccination is safe, covered by most health insurances, and is important in preventing cancer, says Dr. Frank Belmonte. -
Tips to keep your digestive system working well
Aug 11, 2018 7:30 AM - Digestion is something we usually take for granted until it gives us issues. Cramping, upset stomach, bloating, etc. can cause quite a bit of discomfort and annoyance. The following tips will keep your digestion working efficiently and your health in check.
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Let yourself be amused by those funny things in life
Aug 11, 2018 7:00 AM - A special way to lift your spirits if you are experiencing long-term grief after the death of a parent, friend, child, spouse, grandparent, or other cherished relative is to allow yourself to be amused. Many things are amusing in everyday life -- family, pets, children, movies.
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Cryotherapy: what is it and how does it work?
Aug 5, 2018 7:00 AM - What is cryotherapy? Our correspondent checks out this cold therapy at a business in Crystal Lake. -
Stress in childhood can lead to diseases in adulthood
Aug 5, 2018 7:30 AM - Just as a child who struggles with math deserves some extra help, a child who struggles with strong emotions also should get some extra guidance, says Dr. Andrew S. Garner, a pediatric expert on toxic stress.
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