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$0 Enrollment Fee and the 13th Month FREE and Leaning Tower YMCA, June 2nd-June 10th!

Niles, IL – The Leaning Tower YMCA is making it that much easier to get fit and stay healthy this summer by offering free enrollment … Read more ›

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Strategies for Healthy Summer Exercise

By Susan J. WhiteNorthShore University HealthSystem Fun in the sun for many of us means ramping up fitness routines or getting back in shape after … Read more ›

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Make Safety a Priority as Temperatures Begin to Rise

CHICAGO-With Memorial Day unofficially marking the start of summer, the season’s beautiful weather will draw many Chicagoans outside to parks, beaches, and patios. While summer … Read more ›

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American Cancer Society Increases Funding to $5.5 Million for Illinois Researchers

Illinois scientists at the forefront of cancer research will receive more than $5.5 million from the Illinois Division of the American Cancer Society this year. … Read more ›

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Cancer Survivors Needed

From the moment you hear the words “You have cancer,” you become a survivor. No matter your age, your race, your diagnosis date, your type … Read more ›

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Understanding Risk Factors and Recognizing Stroke Symptoms May Save Lives

Every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke. Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death and the number one cause of … Read more ›

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Robotic Surgery Aids Gynecologic Oncology Treatment

By Susan J. WhiteNorthShore University HealthSystem The explosive growth of robotic surgery has brought dramatic improvement to the area of gynecologic oncology treatment, according to … Read more ›

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Working Your Core….Why?

One of the least fun and liked exercises is core work. Why? Because it is hard and one of those areas that takes time to … Read more ›

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Study: People Raised in Rural Environments Less Likely to Develop Allergies

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 ›

Skokie resident Jerry Markbreit shows his autographed football from Super Bowl XXIX—the last of four Super Bowls he refereed—to Alden Estates of Skokie Administrator Lindsay Broadbent. The legendary NFL referee recently spent 16 days at the rehabilitation center following hip replacement surgery.
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Legendary NFL Ref Back in the Game with No Hip Pain

Think officiating at the Super Bowl would be a bit more daunting than having a routine orthopedic procedure? Just ask legendary National Football League (NFL) … Read more ›