A newly published study conducted at the University of Helsinki confirms that people who grow up in rural environments are less likely to develop autoimmune … Read more ›
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Chicago White Sox Medical Team Addresses Dangers of Over Practice for Young Athletes During Free May 10 Webinar
Hinsdale/Western Springs Physicians and Chicago White Sox Assistant Athletic Trainer Discuss Rise in Injuries and Prevention Strategies for Overhead Athletes CHICAGO, IL, May 3, 2012 … Read more ›
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Martial arts – the elixir of success in any sport or activity
Many sports and other activities are mutually supportive in terms of developing the physical capacity and coordination to compete and/or succeed. Consider NFL athletes, such … Read more ›
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Maybe laughter is the best cure of all
THE NURSE IS IN By Chris Hammerlund This being National Humor Month, it’s a pretty good month to remember one of your Illinois neighbors, Hunter … Read more ›
116 sickened in nationwide salmonella outbreak
A nationwide salmonella outbreak has now sickened 116 people, with a new case reported in Illinois, federal health officials said Wednesday. The newest case in … Read more ›
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New Treatment For People Vexed With Unattractive & Painful Toenail Fungus
CHICAGO, IL. April 10th, 2012: Even though toenail fungus, medically known as onychomycosis, isn’t exactly life threatening, but if not treated, it can disrupt your … Read more ›
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Total-U-Fitness teams with McHenry resident in television fitness competition
If Craig Asbach, of McHenry, reaches or exceeds his weight loss goal of 77lbs in the televised reality show "Put Your Money Where Your Mouth … Read more ›
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Magellan Development Chicago Spring Half Marathon and 10K to Benefit Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute
Registration is open for the 2012 Magellan Development Chicago Spring Half Marathon and 10K which will raise funds for the Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute (NBTI), … Read more ›
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The tricks your body plays about weight loss
The nurse is in By Chris Hammerlund DEAR CHRIS: I am a serial dieter and generally have mixed results. Sometimes, a diet that worked before … Read more ›
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Movie food gets a one-star rating for health
THE NURSE IS IN By Chris Hammerlund Dear Chris: So I just got back from the theater with our three kids and it appears as … Read more ›
