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August is Psoriasis Awareness Month

Here are some FAQs about the disease from the National Psoriasis Foundation- What is psoriasis? Psoriasis [pronounced sore-EYE-ah-sis] is a..
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Keep Tabs on Your Fitness with Trackers

The latest fitness watches, bands and trackers will remind you to stick with your fitness goals - they'll track your progress and they'll sync..
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You May Be Taking Your Prescription Medications Wrong Without Knowing It

Inconsistent, hard-to-read labels can create unforeseen dangers.
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July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month

Arthritis is a complex family of musculoskeletal disorders consisting of more than 100 different diseases or conditions that destroy joints,..
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Lakeview Man Launches Bike Fundraiser after Dad Dies of Rare Disorder

A Lakeview man is kicking off an 850-mile charity bike ride Friday in honor of his dad, who died of a rare disorder in 2012.
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Summer Safety 101: The Smart Way to Handle Sparklers and Fireworks

Everyone loves a big, explosive display, but no one loves a trip to the ER.
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Chicago Bike Week Highlights The City's Growing Love For Biking Over Driving

This year's Chicago Bike Week will be the biggest ever, experts say, thanks to greater public awareness, higher parking meter rates and gas..
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'Youtside' Launches Outdoor Fitness Club

A new outdoor-based fitness company is offering a "social fitness" with workouts set in Chicago's parks.
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14 Surprising Causes Of Dehydration

Your body is about 60 percent water. Lose even 1.5 percent of that H2O -- the tipping point for mild dehydration -- and your mood, energy..
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F.D.A. Announces Stricter Rules on Tanning Beds

The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday announced stricter regulation of tanning beds that are used by millions of Americans. The agency..
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