Hope for people who suffer from tinnitus

Staff Report Hearing aids can offer hope of better hearing for people who suffer from tinnitus, according to Donald R. Kleindl,
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June 8, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Alzheimer’s Association offers ‘Behaviors and Communication’ program

Staff Report Caregivers in Lee, Whiteside and Ogle counties can better prepare to cope with the communication and behavioral changes brought
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June 8, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

SwedishAmerican celebrates 100th anniversary of founding

Staff Report SwedishAmerican Hospital will celebrate the 100th year of its founding Monday, June 6. The highlight of the celebration will
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June 1, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

The Second Half: No fear, no regrets—just success!

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist In my Second Half, I’ve heard folks discussing the possibility of making life changes: “I’d love to
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May 25, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living> The Second Half | Comments (0)

Saint Anthony approved to join Gift of Hope

Staff Report The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), has approved OSF Saint
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May 25, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Alzheimer’s Association Education Conference June 1

Staff Report Dr. William Thies, Ph.D., Chief Medical and Scientific Officer for the Alzheimer’s Association, will be the keynote speaker at
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May 25, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Mosquito-borne encephalitis season returns

Staff Report The warmer weather of spring and spring rain means Winnebago County residents should start noticing increased mosquito activity. It
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May 25, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

The Second Half: Passing away with grace

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist How many different ways are there to die? Or rather, how many ways can you handle a
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May 18, 2011 | Also published in Living> The Second Half | Comments (0)

The Second Half: Living in the fitness zone

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist In my Second Half, I spend lots of time pondering the physical changes the years have imposed
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May 11, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> The Second Half | Comments (0)

Winnebago County below state average for registered organ, tissue donors

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor Although nearly 5,000 Illinois residents and 110,000 people nationwide wait for lifesaving transplants, only 60 percent of
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May 11, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Weight loss program Tangerine Wellness motivates participants by paying them to lose weight

Staff Report Tangerine Wellness, an incentive-based weight management program that has helped Rockford employers and employees since 2006, is now offering
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May 11, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

OSF Saint Anthony Cancer Center offers free skin cancer screening

Staff Report The OSF Saint Anthony Center for Cancer Care is offering a free skin cancer screening from 8 a.m.
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May 4, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

The Second Half: Crusader—much more than a health clinic

The Second Half By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist Medical care is a sore subject for me, seeing as how I know about
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April 27, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

The Second Half: Getting fit for what?

The Second Half By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist Now that the weather is beginning to cooperate, everyone’s talking about getting fit. In my
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April 20, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> The Second Half | Comments (0)

Snacking again? Modify your environment so you eat better

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences URBANA, Ill.—The solution to mindless eating is
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April 20, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Record turnout for Red Shoe Run

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist The Rock River Valley Blood Center helped the Rockford area support National Donate Life month by hosting
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April 13, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Latest study says starting swimming lessons with children under age 4 has benefits

Staff Report LOVES PARK—What’s the right age to start swimming lessons? Videos across the web show infants less than a
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April 13, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Chiropractic Health: Fibromyalgia and exercise

Caraotta Chiropractic By Dr. Jacob Caraotta and Dr. Christen Bowman Dear Dr. Caraotta, I am 43 years old and have been diagnosed with having
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April 6, 2011 | Also published in Caraotta Chiropractic> Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

The Second Half: Flying the friendly skies of Rockford Airport

The Second Half By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist Taking a trip is full of unexpected surprises, good and bad, but in my Second
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April 6, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> The Second Half | Comments (0)

The Second Half: Did Dumbo have this problem?

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist I love to travel! In my Second Half, I am determined to travel whenever I get the
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March 30, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living> The Second Half | Comments (0)

Study shows hunger hitting closer to home

By Debra Levey Larson Media/Communications, University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences URBANA, Ill.—A new study on hunger, titled
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March 30, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Winnebago County Health Department stop-smoking classes start March 31

Staff Report Thursday, March 31, at 6:30 p.m., the Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) will offer its next series of stop-smoking
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March 30, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Make-A-Wish helps install stair lifts for Poplar Grove boy

Staff Report Mikey is a happy boy who loves Pokemon, video games, playing outside with his friends and remote control cars.
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March 30, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

The Second Half: Back to the forest

The Second Half By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist Have you ever tried to find the right place for a wedding? Twenty-Something Son and
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March 23, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> The Second Half | Comments (0)

Van Matre HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital observes National Brain Injury Awareness Month

Staff Report As a leader in brain injury rehabilitation, Van Matre HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital will join the Brain Injury Association of
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March 23, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Pets: SPAY ILLINOIS offers low-cost Spay/Neuter Day

Staff Report SPAY ILLINOIS is hosting a low-cost Spay/Neuter Day for all residents in the Rockford area. There are no income
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March 23, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Small cell lung cancer benefit

From press release RockfordSupport.com is hosting a benefit for Jim Foster from 2-7 p.m., Sunday, March 20 at Casey’s Pub in
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March 16, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

The Second Half: Save the chocolate and coffee!

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist It’s funny how some things jump out at you. A mysterious experience has led me to beg
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March 16, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> The Second Half | Comments (0)

Benefit for Haylie Howe, brain disease victim, April 2

From press release St. Andrew Lutheran Church will host a benefit for Haylie Howe, a 4-year-old who suffers from Vein of
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March 9, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

March is Red Cross Month

• Rock River Chapter hosts open house from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 15 From press release March is Red Cross
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March 9, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

The Second Half: Senior moments make my day

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist You’ve heard it a million times: “I went into the kitchen to get something and stood there
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March 9, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living> The Second Half | Comments (0)

Youth Alcohol Prevention Coalition workshop at Memorial Hall March 18

From press release The Youth Alcohol Abuse Prevention Coalition (YAAPC) announces their annual community workshop titled “Understanding Youth Culture—The Mis-education of
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March 9, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

OSF opens clinic at east-side Walmart

From press release “The Clinic at Walmart,” operated by OSF Medical Group, opened March 1 inside the Walmart at 1490 Walton
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March 2, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Book Review: Relentless: A no-holds-barred tale of mental illness

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor In Relentless, Daniel Edwards describes his lifelong battle with mental illness as a living hell, in which
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March 2, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

The Second Half: Ease pain and more with Epsom Salt

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist I have been working out at the gym quite a bit lately and noticed some soreness that
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March 2, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives> The Second Half | Comments (0)

Pet Talk: Assistance dogs offer a new sense of freedom

From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University Imagine not being able to open a door, not being able to pick
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March 2, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Pet Talk | 2 Comments

The Second Half: How healthy is your heart?

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist There was an interesting Barbara Walters special on television recently, one where she and a few other
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February 23, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> The Second Half | Comments (0)

Lifescape Community Services offers caregiver support group & training

From press release A six-week support group for family caregivers will be offered by Lifescape Community Services beginning Feb. 24. The
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February 23, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Guest Column: February is Children’s Dental Health Month

By Dr. Katina Morelli, DDS Many parents don’t realize that cavities are nearly 100 percent preventable. Babies are born with a
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February 16, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

OSF Saint Anthony Community Health Program provides Heart Disease 2011 update

From press release “What’s New, What’s Hot, What’s Not: Heart Disease 2011” is the title of the free OSF Saint Anthony
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February 16, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

The Second Half: Facing facts about Facebook

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist I finally jumped on the bandwagon and got myself a Facebook page. Some time ago, I discussed my
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February 16, 2011 | Also published in The Second Half | Comments (0)

Book explores vaccine safety and choice

From press release NEW YORK—The debate over the current status of vaccine safety has become more heated than ever, leaving Americans
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February 16, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Pet Talk: Ensuring healthy hearts for pets

From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University February definitely has heart. It’s the month we celebrate National Heart Awareness and
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February 16, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Pet Talk | Comments (0)

The Second Half: Adventures of senior snow days

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist “The taller we get, the less snow we get,” Hubby told me. In his Second Half, my
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February 9, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives> The Second Half | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Shoulder pain relief

By Dr. R.G. Hotchkiss Center for Shoulder Pain For many years in my practice, patients would complain of trouble with their shoulders
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February 9, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Saint Anthony College of Nursing offers Parish Nurse Preparation Course

From press release Saint Anthony College of Nursing has introduced the Basic Parish Nurse Preparation Course to prepare registered nurses to
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February 2, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

The Second Half: Delusional about diet

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist In my Second Half, I try to be reasonably informed about what constitutes a healthy diet and
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February 2, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives> The Second Half | Comments (0)

Get fit after 50—safely!

From press release Are you 50+ years old and looking to get into shape, but haven’t worked out in a while?
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January 26, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

The Second Half: Red hat happiness

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist So, I’m sitting in the chair at Karma Salon on Riverside when Karla, Second-Half Pal and Fabulous
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January 26, 2011 | Also published in The Second Half | 2 Comments

American Lung Association report card gives Illinois an ‘A’ for smoke-free air, ‘D’ for cigarette tax

From press release CHICAGO—The American Lung Association in Greater Chicago on Jan. 20 released their 2010 State of Tobacco Control Report
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January 26, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)


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