Articles filed under Health
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Roselle woman volunteers with Relay For Life 'in hope of a world without cancer'Jun 04, 2020 6:00 am - I became involved with Relay For Life five years ago when a friend was diagnosed with metastasized breast cancer. It was serious. Some of her friends were already parti...
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Why We Walk: Foodie 5K goes virtual this year, raising funds to help solve hunger in our communitiesJun 01, 2020 6:00 am - Since 1983, Northern Illinois Food Bank has led the community in solving hunger for neighbors in need across 13 counties through innovative programs and partnerships. An...
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NAMI's statement on mental health and recent racist incidentsMay 31, 2020 11:00 pm - The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) released the following statement from CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., regarding recent racist incidents across the country an...
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As weeks jog by, many of us feel like couch potatoesMay 31, 2020 7:00 am - If your motivation to exercise during the pandemic is as elusive as flour and antibacterial wipes, that's not surprising - and you're not alone. "It's totally fine and t...
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Should runners wear a face mask outdoors?May 30, 2020 6:00 am - Q: Should runners wear a face mask outdoors? A: It depends. You won't always need a face covering while jogging or riding a bike if you're exercising with no one around,...
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Naperville ride to support opioid recovery goes virtualMay 27, 2020 5:20 am - Bicyclists and supporters of people in recovery throughout the country can participate in a new virtual version of the nonprofit organization Pedal4Life's annual HeroInM...
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Elgin Valley Fox Trot goes virtualMay 26, 2020 11:00 pm - The Elgin Valley Fox Trot, now in its 43rd year, has been converted to a virtual event for 2020. What is the Elgin Valley Fox Trot Virtual Run? If you already registered...
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Why We Walk: Hustle For Health, a virtual 5K, to raise funds for Kenneth Young CenterMay 23, 2020 11:00 pm - When the Kenneth Young Center — originally called the Elk Grove-Schaumburg Township Mental Health Center — was founded in 1970 in Elk Grove Village, it focused exclusive...
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Mount Prospect hosting "Mental Health Matters" webinarsMay 21, 2020 1:00 am - The Mount Prospect Human Services Department is collaborating with Amita Behavioral Health to host a pair of "Mental Health Matters" free virtual webinars to help commun...
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Free suicide prevention trainingsMay 21, 2020 1:00 am - The Illinois chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is hosting three free virtual trainings to help prevent suicide. The hourlong "Talk Saves Lives" ...