Articles filed under Health
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Virtual program to explore ways to celebrate holidays despite pandemicOct 23, 2020 11:00 pm - Thanks to COVID-19, the holidays this year will stir even deeper emotions and tension than usual because the virus has inflicted all kinds of losses in our lives. While ...
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Man running 10 marathons in 10 days to feed suburban families on ThanksgivingOct 23, 2020 1:00 am - Robert Swiderski of Carol Stream is putting his distance-running experience to use by tackling 10 marathons in 10 days throughout the Northwest suburbs to raise awarenes...
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Why Democrats and health policy experts believe the Barrett confirmation rush is about getting rid of the Affordable Care Act: 3 essential readsOct 21, 2020 7:00 am - (The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Lynne Anderson, The Conversation (THE C...
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Why we walk: 'My dad was my rock, and today I must fill that role for him'Oct 21, 2020 6:00 am - Growing up, I saw my dad as courageous, strong, smart, reliable, and resourceful. He could fix any problem, large or small. Whether it was opening the impossible-to-open...
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Why we walk: Parkinson's disease can leave everyone 'feeling lonely and isolated'Oct 21, 2020 6:00 am - When my husband Tim went for his annual physical exam in October of 2016, he expected to leave with a clean bill of health. However, a nurse practitioner noticed Tim's v...
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One step at a time: Virtual Moving Day Chicago fundraiser benefits the Parkinson's FoundationOct 21, 2020 6:00 am - It's time to get moving! Not just to get out and enjoy the great fall weather or to escape the doldrums of your house. But because you are able to easily walk or run wit...
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Registration open for West Chicago's Virtual Frosty 5KOct 20, 2020 11:00 pm - As the brisk weather sets in, West Chicago gears up for another festive winter season. This year, the fun goes virtual with various activities in the planning stages. Re...
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Glenbard Parent Series to explore mindfulness, resilience, self-worth Nov. 5Oct 20, 2020 11:00 pm - The Glenbard Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present "Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Tools for Your Mental Health" with Dr. Michael Maslar at 7 p.m. Thu...
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Buffalo Grove cancer patient's story becomes part of Supreme Court confirmation hearingOct 14, 2020 1:00 am - For the second consecutive day, a suburban family has become part of the U.S. Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett. And once ag...
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New trail and parking lot open at Dunham Forest PreserveOct 13, 2020 11:00 pm - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is celebrating the opening of a 1.2-mile trail, scenic overlook, 2-acre picnic area and 25-car parking lot at Dunham Forest...