The Second Half: Talking about freedom

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist In my Second Half, I receive lots more jokes, essays, interesting photos, and stories by e-mail than
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July 6, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> The Second Half | Comments (0)

The Second Half: The trials of tanning

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist Summer’s here, and everybody’s talking about tanning products: you see print ads, commercials, and displays at every
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June 29, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living> The Second Half | 1 Comment

Ronald McDonald Care Mobile in Byron July 5-6

Staff Report OREGON, Ill.—The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile will be in Byron, Ill., July 5-6. The Care Mobile is a medical
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June 29, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Prevent drowning: Water safety tips for parents and their kids

Staff Report Water wisdom: Constant supervision is key Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional death of children age 14
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June 22, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Safe grilling this summer

* Fire safety important as grilling season nears Staff Report QUINCY, Mass.—The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is reminding the public to
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June 22, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

The Second Half: ‘Peace and Love’ in our second half

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist Peace and Love. Coming of age as a flower child was a true adventure. “Peace and Love” was
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June 15, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | 1 Comment

Black Male Health Committee fund-raiser June 23

Staff Report In recognition of National Men’s Health Month, and to spotlight local health promotion and prevention services for men, the
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June 15, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Donate food and get a Culver’s concrete mixer

Staff Report Culver’s of Rockford and Magic Waters Waterpark will team up to collect non-perishable food items for the Rock River
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June 15, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Wheel-A-Thon set for June 25

Staff Report Local companies and individuals are encouraged to register teams for RAMP’s 23rd Annual Rockford Wheel-A-Thon, set for Saturday, June
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June 15, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

High-fat diet during pregnancy programs child for future diabetes

By Phyllis Picklesimer U of I Communications Specialist URBANA, Ill.—A high-fat diet during pregnancy may program a woman’s baby for future diabetes,
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June 15, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

The Second Half: Live longer: Get high on what?!

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist Everybody is talking about eating right to live longer. But what do they say: Eat yogurt? Drink
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June 8, 2011 | Also published in Living> The Second Half | Comments (0)

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)


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