Health Matters: Do the new trendy diet drugs work?

Editor’s note: The following is the first in a new series of columns by student and faculty members of
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December 12, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | 2 Comments

37 percent of area homeless are homeless for the first time

Staff Report According to the 23rd annual Snapshot Survey conducted in October by the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions (AGRM), about
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December 12, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Surviving holiday indulgences

By Marilyn Csernus, MS, RD, CDE Nutrition & Wellness Educator, University of Illinois Extension Serving Boone, DeKalb, & Ogle Counties Maintaining a
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December 12, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Tips for those coping with Alzheimer’s during the holidays

Staff Report For most families, the holiday season is a time for gathering, sharing, laughter and memories. However, for those affected
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December 12, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Mammograms offered for women in need

Staff Report The SwedishAmerican Center For Women recently established Project F.A.M.E. (Funding and Advocacy for Mammography Exams) to help provide routine
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December 12, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Guest Column: ‘Quest for Living’ columnist reflects on TRRT’s 25 years

Editor’s note: The Rock River Times will feature various items from previous columnists and contributors throughout the year as
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December 5, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

OSF Saint Anthony seeks public feedback through survey

Staff Report OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, in collaboration with the Rockford Health Council, is conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment
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December 5, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

OSF offers holiday nutrition classes

Staff Report We all know the holidays are a tough time to stick to healthy eating habits. That’s why OSF
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December 5, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

U of I Extension radon program offered in Pecatonica Dec. 13

Staff Report PECATONICA, Ill. — You may have heard of radon, but what is it really? Radon is a gas produced
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November 28, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Importance of grandparents and grandkids working on their relationship

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of ACES News and Public Affairs URBANA, Ill. — The bond between grandparents
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November 28, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Unity Hospice celebrates its 20th anniversary

By Mary Deem Maxted Administrator Unity Hospice of Western Illinois has a story to share with you — a story about heroes,
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November 28, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Tips to avoid regret of weight gain during Thanksgiving season

Staff Report MILWAUKEE — This holiday season, TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the nonprofit weight-loss support organization, encourages people
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November 21, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Simple tips to eat healthy through the holidays

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of ACES News and Public Affairs URBANA, Ill. — Are you worried about
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November 21, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Free seven-week Quit Smoking Class offered beginning Nov. 20

Staff Report GPS Faith Community, in partnership with the Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD), is offering a seven-week Quit Smoking Class
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November 14, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

‘Managing Diabetes Through the Holidays’ offered Dec. 6

Staff Report Tantalizing treats are an inevitable part of the holiday season. Many people try to avoid over-indulging during this festive
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November 14, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Are you exercising your brain? Tips to help you improve your cognitive health

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of ACES News and Public Affairs URBANA, Ill. — When someone asks you
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November 14, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Is it time to trade in or trash a holiday tradition?

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of ACES News and Public Affairs URBANA, Ill. — What happens when a
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November 14, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Nov. 15 candlelight service to honor, memorialize those with Alzheimer’s

Staff Report DIXON, Ill. — The Alzheimer’s Association-Rock River Branch will hold its annual Candlelight Service at 6 p.m., Thursday,
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November 14, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

State’s organ, tissue donor campaign wins awards

• More than 5.1 million people are registered with the organ/tissue donor program Staff Report Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White (D) won
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November 14, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Adjusting to healthier school meals

By Marilyn Csernus, MS, RD, CDE Nutrition & Wellness Educator, University of Illinois Extension Serving Boone, DeKalb, & Ogle Counties Change is
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November 7, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Holiday grief support groups start Nov. 15

Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — Beloit Regional Hospice is hosting two holiday grief support groups. These will be held from
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November 7, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Crusader celebrates 40 years, honors Spirit of Caring winners

Staff Report Crusader Community Health celebrated its 40th anniversary year at its annual fund-raiser, “4 Decades of Ahhs — Heart, Brains,
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October 31, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Celebrate 30 years with Beloit Regional Hospice Nov. 10

• Event will feature Little Vito and the Torpedoes, jewelery contest and silent auction Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — Reservations are now being
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October 31, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Prepare to be the Thanksgiving host at Nov. 5 workshop

Staff Report OREGON, Ill. — If the thought of cooking a Thanksgiving turkey causes even a little anxiety, University of Illinois
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October 31, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

The Nikolas Ritschel Foundation presents Nik’s Home Run 7k Race and 1-Mile Fun Walk

By Kelli Ritschel I was blessed to be able to accompany my son, Nik, on a very difficult life
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October 24, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Bestselling author to discuss mental illness Oct. 25 at Rockford College

Staff Report Noted author Pete Earley will speak about mental health in America as a part of the Rockford College forum
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October 24, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Haunted House fund-raiser for brain tumor victim

Staff Report The Janesville Community Haunted House, 1634 E. Racine St., Janesville, Wis., is a fund-raiser project to help
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October 24, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Local teen an inspiration for Leukemia & Lymphona Society walk

• Rockford Light The Night Walk set for Oct. 20 at Loves Park Peak Sports Club Staff Report Kate Foster, a 13-year-old competitive
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October 17, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

SwedishAmerican Center For Women offers ‘Girls Night Out’ by combining mammograms with fun-filled evenings

Staff Report Annual mammograms are one of the most important screenings available for women. For this reason, the SwedishAmerican
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October 17, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Benefit for the family of Judy Mulcahey and Ken Goettsch

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor You can help a family that has been devastated by cancer, not once, but twice. Their
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October 10, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Federal government takes action on radon gas to prevent lung cancer deaths in 2012

• Oct. 15-21 is Radon Awareness Week Staff Report Oct. 15-21 is Federal Radon Action Week, according to the Surgeon General. Health
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October 10, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | 1 Comment

Tips for talking to someone recently diagnosed with breast cancer

Staff Report LISLE, Ill. — More than 230,000 Americans will find out they have breast cancer this year. A woman’s lifetime
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October 10, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Crusader Community Health celebrates 40 years of caring Oct. 19

Staff Report Crusader Community Health is celebrating “Four Decades of Ahhs, Heart, Brains, Courage” at their annual fund-raiser from 5:45 to
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October 3, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Protecting our right to the right medicine

By Frank Oldham President Barack Obama’s health care reform is about to severely restrict drug treatment options for millions of America’s
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October 3, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Michelle Williams hosts anti-bullying event at Harlem Middle School Sept. 28

Staff Report Rockford’s Michelle Williams, formerly of Destiny’s Child, will serve as host of an anti-bullying event from 5 to 9
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September 26, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Red Cross urges everyone to plan for emergencies during National Preparedness Month

Staff Report It’s National Preparedness Month, and the American Red Cross Rock River Chapter is encouraging all households to create
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September 26, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Elite Defense Systems offers special after-school program

Staff Report To survive in today’s times, kids need to be physically and mentally safe. Sufficient training in martial arts is
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September 26, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | 1 Comment

RVC Dental Hygiene Clinic scheduling children’s dental exams

Staff Report The Rock Valley College (RVC) Dental Hygiene Clinic is seeking children ages 5-12 years old to go in
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September 26, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Rockton Dental Care to host ‘Dentistry From the Heart’

Staff Report ROCKTON, Ill. — Rockton Dental Care will host a free dental care event through “Dentistry From the Heart”
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September 19, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | 7 Comments

U of I Extension presents program to promote brain health

Staff Report Americans receive health-related messages on an almost daily baisis. There are magazine articles about the importance of exercise
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September 19, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Olympic Tavern raises funds through ‘Pints for Prostates’ through Sept. 16

Staff Report The Olympic Tavern in Rockford is marking Oktoberfest for a Cure and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month by promoting prostate
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September 12, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Free EKG screens for high school students

• Young Hearts for Life EKG program 2012 Staff Report Sadly, we have all heard stories and read articles about teens, seemingly
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September 12, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Beloit Hospice hosts Business After Hours

Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Beloit Regional Hospice will host Business After Hours from 5
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September 12, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Caraotta Chiropractic to raise funds for Pregnancy Care Center Sept. 11

Staff Report Dr. Caraotta, Dr. Christen Bowman and Dr. Cluchey from Caraotta Chiropractic Orthopedics will be donating all professional services to
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September 5, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Cultivate resiliency to get through tough times

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of ACES News and Public Affairs URBANA, Ill. — Is it surprising that
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September 5, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Third Annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk scheduled Sept. 8

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor A national suicide prevention group is making plans for the Third Annual Out of the Darkness
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August 29, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

North Park Fire Department hosts Community Blood and Be The Match Marrow Registry Drive

Staff Report MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. — The North Park Fire Department, 600 Wood Ave., Machesney Park, is hosting a Community
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August 29, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Alden rehab centers to participate in study

Staff Report Two rehab centers in Rockford — Alden Debes and Alden Park Strathmoor — have been selected by the National
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August 29, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

International Qigong renowned instructor to present in Rockford

Staff Report Francesco Garripoli is an internationally renowned Qigong instructor, researcher, author, wellness advocate, Emmy Award-winning graphics designer and program
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August 22, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Heartstrings: Connections between music and medicine

By Marti Frantz Choosing between music and science as a career is an ongoing debate for young musicians and
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August 22, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)


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