Walgreens opens new flagship store in the Chicago Loop

On Tuesday Walgreens will open a new two-story, state-of-the-art store at State and Randolph at 151 N. State in Chicago’s Loop. The store will offer a number of expanded and innovative features not typically seen in a drugstore.

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Walgreens offering discounts to veterans & active duty military on Veterans Day

Walgreens will be offering discounts to all veterans and active duty military on Veterans Day, November 11, in all stores nationwide.

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Thursday is an “orange” air quality day in Chicago

Thursday brings an air quality warning to Chicago. The air quality index is in the 101-150 range, an orange warning for ozone indicating the air quality conditions are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.

But what exactly does this mean? How might you change your day to take account of the warning?

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Yoga for Fertility in Oak Park this Sunday

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Yoga Trek in Oak Park will be offering a Fertility Yoga class on Sunday July 10 at 2:30pm. Fertility Yoga provides a nurturing and nourishing yoga experience for women who are trying to conceive and their partners.

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Staying healthy this Fourth of July holiday

A great three-day weekend is on the way! But this holiday weekend, make sure to keep safe. Here’s some tips from Dr. Damon T. Arnold, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, and the Will County Health Department.

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Extreme heat terminology: understanding Chicago’s upcoming weather

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With a heat advisory in Chicago in place for Friday, you’ll be hearing a lot of information about the temperature and humidity in the media. But do you know what all the terms mean? Part of safety is correctly knowing what to expect, so let’s review some of the weather terminology when it comes to heat.

Extreme heat terminology: understanding Chicago’s upcoming weather - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

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Chef Jody on natural nutritional foods

Chef Jody Emer is a celebrated chef in the Chicago northern suburbs.  Certified in Professional Cookery, Bakery and Pastry, and Catering and Dining Room Management, she is currently a corporate chef specializing in healthy cooking, and the integration of wellness concepts with cooking and nutrition.

Here’s Chef Jody’s take on natural nutritional foods:

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Walgreens not impacted by the shortage of Tamiflu liquid for children

The CDC is reporting widespread influenza activity in 44 states, with high influenza-like illnesses in Illinois and Indiana. This increase has led to in a spike in demand for the liquid form of Tamiflu given to children, since they cannot swallow capsules. The result has been a shortage of the suspension (liquid) version of the flu-fighting drug.

This is a potentially deadly shortage, since hospitalization rates for influenza are highest in patients younger than 5 and older than 65 years of age. Forty-one influenza-associated pediatric deaths have occurred this flu season.

Deerfield-based Walgreens has responded to this shortage by compounding Tamiflu capsules into the liquid form, so are able to continue filling liquid prescriptions without interruption. Tamiflu capsules remain in adequate supply.

Walgreens not impacted by the shortage of Tamiflu liquid for children - Chicago Wellness | Examiner.com

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Be safe in your post-snowpocalypse cleanup efforts

As you venture back out after yesterday’s blizzard, remember that the danger isn’t necessarily over. Remember to take appropriate health and safety precautions during your time outside and doing cleanup. Here’s some tips from the Lake County Emergency Management Coordinator:

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From dusty punch cards, new insights into link between cholesterol and heart disease

A stack of punch cards from a landmark study published in 1966, and the legwork to track down the study's participants years later, has yielded the longest analysis of the effects of lipoproteins on coronary heart disease

The study, published in a recent issue of the journal Atherosclerosis, tracked almost 1,900 people over a 29-year period, which is nearly three times longer than other studies that examine the link between different sizes of high-density lipoprotein particles and heart disease.

From dusty punch cards, new insights into link between cholesterol and heart disease

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Get health for the holidays: free Will County community resource fair on 12/20

Will County Healthy Families Illinois will be sponsoring a free community resource fair Monday, December 20, from 1-4 pm, in Joliet. Held at the Will County Health Department Community Room, 501 Ella Avenue, Joliet, the fair is open to all.

Get health for the holidays: free Will County community resource fair on 12/20 - Chicago Wellness at Examiner.com

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Healthy Holiday Tips for those with Diabetes

Holiday time is a busy time. It’s also a time for parties and dining out more often. However, for good blood glucose control, it’s important to keep a regular eating schedule. Choosing wisely when snacking and dining out can also help with weight control, blood pressure control and overall heart health.

For snacking and dining out, use these tips as a guide, from Melissa Joy Dobbins, MS, RD, CDE, Certified Diabetes Educator, and spokesperson for the Illinois Dietetic Association:

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Sound Immersion in Gong Meditation, in Woodstock on Nov 14

The Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple will be hosting a Gong Meditation at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Woodstock on Sunday, November 14, from 3:00-4:30pm.

Led by Sacred Sound Practitioner Mark Placzkowski, and utilizing a 36' Pluto gong and 38' Sun gong, the sounds of varying frequencies wash over, around, and through the participants much as the waves of the ocean.

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Diabetes Myths and Facts

November is American Diabetes Month. Test your knowledge of this disease with this true/false quiz from Melissa Joy Dobbins, MS, RD, CDE, Certified Diabetes Educator, and spokesperson for the Illinois Dietetic Association.

Chicago Wellness Examiner

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Small Changes, Big Difference: tips for American Diabetes Month

November is American Diabetes Month. The CDC says diabetes will double or triple in U.S. by the year 2050. That means up to one third of adults could have diabetes by then, due in part to weight gain and sedentary lifestyles.

However, there is much you can do to manage diabetes and live a healthy life. Small changes and healthier lifestyle habits really can make a big difference. Here are some tips from Melissa Joy Dobbins, MS, RD, CDE, Certified Diabetes Educator, and media spokesperson for the Illinois Dietetic Association.

Chicago Wellness Examiner

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Physical fitness curbs frequency and severity of colds

Physical fitness curbs frequency and severity of colds, study finds

People who are physically fit and active have fewer and milder colds, indicates research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

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Swimming Fosters Children’s Development

Swimming Fosters Children’s Development

Preliminary results of a study at Griffith University in Queensland reveal that children who learn how to swim at a young age have physical, social, intellectual and language development advantages compared to the non-swimmers.

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Taming that Halloween Candy Monster

Taming that Halloween candy monster - Chicago Wellness @ Examiner.com:

Free Candy! What more could your kids want? Then again, maybe you don’t want one evening to undo your constant struggle to get your children to eat less sugar and fat?

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Healing Through Loving-Kindness Practice in Woodstock on 10/23

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The Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple and Bhante Sujatha will be presenting a two hour session on connecting with your natural healing power on Saturday, October 23 in Woodstock.

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Cardiovascular screenings in Crystal Lake on 10/23

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The McHenry County Department of Health will be offering a Cardiovascular Screening for the community at McHenry County Department of Health, 100 N. Virginia Street, Crystal Lake, IL, on Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 7:30 - 11:30am.

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