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Bowling event raises $6,700 for colon cancer screenings
Mar 19, 2019 1:37 PM - The inaugural Strike Out Colon Cancer bowling fundraiser hosted by Northwest Community Healthcare this month raised $6,700 for the Northwest Community Healthcare Foundation's Colorectal Screening Fund. -
Meet the Pulmonairs, a choir for those living with COPD and other lung diseases
Mar 18, 2019 11:20 AM - They call themselves the Pulmonairs, and for pulmonary patients at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, this singing group is more than just a hobby, it's a means of feeling better.
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Fighting food addictions, sickness make the journey tough
Mar 17, 2019 7:00 AM - Each day brings a new challenge, mainly in the realm of dieting, and I find myself struggling. In addition, a stomach virus hit, leaving me sick for days. Despite the difficulty, I showed up for training and did my best. I'm not giving up. -
At Work teams discover traditional and unconventional ways to workout
Mar 17, 2019 7:00 AM - Traditional exercises such as circuit training or running have a strong presence, but unconventional methods such as BOSU and yoga have become popular with At Work team participants. -
Look behind-the-scenes to see how Fittest Loser contestants are getting in shape
Mar 17, 2019 8:00 AM - From pushups to planks to Pilates to interval training, this year's Fittest Loser contestants are working hard to whittle their waistlines. So just what are the contestants doing to lose the weight? -
Embrace new technology to stay in touch with family and friends
Mar 16, 2019 7:00 AM - Communication is important and electronic communication of some sort is needed these days for us to stay in touch with family and friends and get information.
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Don't feed homemade formula to babies; seek help instead
Mar 16, 2019 7:30 AM - Money is tight and you're low on baby formula. Should you try that homemade formula recipe you saw online? The answer is: No. The American Academy of Pediatrics is warning parents not to feed homemade formula to infants. -
What is the pegan diet?
Mar 16, 2019 6:30 AM - While Americans are still in varying states of awareness about the keto, paleo and Whole 30 diets, along comes another new eating regimen, labeled "pegan." This hybrid of "paleo" and "vegan" is on a number of trend lists for 2019.
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Take PE remotely? U-46 to test online high school phys ed courses
Mar 16, 2019 4:45 PM - Elgin Area School District U-46 is launching two online physical education courses this fall, allowing some high school students to be in charge of their own wellness by self-monitoring and recording their weekly physical activity outside school using heart-rate monitors. -
Supplementation with iodine linked to thyroiditis, studies showMar 16, 2019 7:00 AM - Too much iodine is not healthy. Be aware that many iodine supplements contain more than the daily recommended amount. Daily consumption of kelp can increase iodine intake by as much as 1,000 micrograms per day.
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