Health and Fitness
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Advocate Sherman dedicates new cancer radiation technology & spaceDec 10, 2017 10:00 pm - On Dec. 7, Advocate Sherman Hospital's Cancer Care Center hosted the dedication of their new Radiation Oncology Expansion, complete with a new Varian Truebeam Linear Acc...
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Blood drive in GrayslakeDec 10, 2017 12:00 am - LifeSource will be on site at Grayslake Area Public Library, Wednesday, Dec. 27, 1 to 7 p.m. to collect blood for local patients. The donation process, including registr...
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Stopping the flu starts with youDec 05, 2017 10:00 pm - The Kane County Health Department is encouraging residents to get a flu shot during National Influenza Vaccination Week, Dec. 3-9. According to the Centers for Disease ...
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How three suburbanites help 'red hat' knitting campaign flourishDec 04, 2017 4:30 am - It started as a small thing, really — a simple effort in Chicago to celebrate American Heart Month by having folks knit or crochet tiny red hats for babies born in Febru...
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VNA Health Care expands Bolingbrook clinicDec 03, 2017 10:00 pm - VNA Health Care has expanded the facility size and staff of its clinic located on the campus of AMITA Health Adventist Bolingbrook Medical Center, 396 Remington Blvd., S...
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How to deal with a fussy eaterDec 03, 2017 6:30 am - Is your child a fussy eater? Is it tough to get them to eat the foods you know are good for them, like fruits and vegetables? Experts suggest parents should take steps ...
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What can be done about hot flashes?
Dec 03, 2017 6:00 am - They strike at the most inopportune times: During meetings, at dinner, in bed. The face flushes, the heart races. Fingers tingle and perspiration washes over the body. T...
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Recent studies show possible link between FSH and weight gainDec 02, 2017 6:30 am - Q: I recently read that blocking follicle-stimulating hormone can combat postmenopausal bone loss and weight gain in women. Please tell me how to go about blocking that ...
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Take 15 minutes out of your busy schedule to work outDec 02, 2017 6:30 am - This is obviously a busy time of the year. With all the holiday activities, you may find exercise dropping farther down the priority list due to lack of time. But, how m...
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Clear skin isn't always one of adulthood's privileges