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Health and Fitness
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The preferred alternative to close a bike path gap along Lake-Cook Road will be available for public viewing and input from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 at West Ridge Center, 636 Ridge Road, Highland Park.
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Elk Grove Village will host a community blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at village hall, 901 Wellington Ave.
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Your watch says you had three hours of deep sleep. Should you believe it? Millions of people rely on phone apps and wearable devices like rings, smartwatches and sensors to monitor how well they're sleeping, but these trackers don’t necessarily measure sleep directly.
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Being a night owl can be bad for your heart. A large study found people who are more active late at night — when most of the population is winding down or already asleep — have poorer overall heart health than the average person.
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What does it mean to have breast self-awareness? It's a more general, flexible approach to breast cancer prevention that involves staying familiar with how your breasts look and feel. It goes along with other early detection measures like getting regular mammograms.
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Neuropathy is not the only reason people living with type 2 diabetes may experience itchy feet. High blood sugar can interfere with the skin's self-repair mechanisms, including the ability to hold water. This can lead to chronic dry skin, which can become itchy.
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February is National Heart Month, and while heart disease is often thought of as a concern for adults, doctors say the habits that protect the heart begin in childhood.
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First it was low-calorie. Then it was fat-free. Then high fiber and low carb. Then gluten-free and zero sugar. And now, it’s protein.Walk down the aisle of your favorite store and you’ll see shelves packed with protein powders, shakes, chips, coffee, even protein soft drinks and ice cream.
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has reshaped a key federal autism advisory board, appointing members who have echoed his controversial views, including promoting debunked claims linking vaccines to autism.
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Embrace the winter chill and head outside for free skates or hockey at local ice rinks across the suburbs.
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