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Blood pressure checks: Orland Twp. Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., will hold free blood pressure screenings from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Fridays, Jan. 17, Feb. 7 and March 7. No appointment is necessary. (403-4222.) Podiatry screenings Orland Township is hosting free podiatry screenings on Wednesday, Jan. 15, from 9 a.m. to 11…
Read MoreMayo Clinic: Promising treatment options may help child to hear
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Our 2-month-old son was just diagnosed with total deafness. Initially there was a 50 percent hearing loss in one ear, but after two months we were told he cannot hear at all. What could cause hearing loss in an infant? Is there any hope, such as promising clinical trials, that he may…
Read MoreWalk for Peace benefits Peace Village
Submitted Photo. Walk for Peace walkers have a pre-walk stretch. In 1989, when Peace Village in Palos Park opened its doors to the first resident, average life expectancy was just over 71 years. Now in 2013, it is nearly 79 years of age. In keeping with an average retirement age of 65, that increase doubles the…
Read MoreThe Wine Guy: The miseducation of a malnourished culture
Best of The Wine Guy by Anthony Scarano Among the keys to maintaining good health are being properly nourished and effectively eliminating waste from the body. The best way to accomplish both of these is to eat simple, natural foods; in other words, the ones our creator put here to provide us sustenance. Fruits and vegetables should…
Read MoreCholesterol screening at Palos Township
Palos Township Health Service will hold a cholesterol screening on from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 21. A total cholesterol screening is $10 for residents and $15 for non-residents. This test tells only the total cholesterol value. Fasting is preferred. The Cholestech test tells the total value, the high density, the low density, the…
Read MoreChurch Corner from 10-3-13
The United Methodist Women of the First United Methodist Church of Oak Lawn, 100th St. and Central Ave., are having their annual fall rummage sale which includes nearly new items from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday Oct. 3 and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Oct. 4th, 9 am to 1. For more…
Read MoreBenefits & Fundraisers from 10-3-13
The 12th annual Multiple Sclerosis Fundraiser — Raising Awareness takes place from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 2 at 114 Bourbon Street. All proceeds are donated to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society — Greater Illinois Chapter in Chicago. The event costs $30 and there will be a split the pot, raffle prizes and live…
Read MoreChurch Corner from 9-12-13
Salem United Church of Christ, 9717 S. Kostner Avenue, Oak Lawn, will hold its Annual Octoberfest at 6 p.m. September 28. Entertainment is planned along with a roast pork dinner with all the trimmings. Tickets are $13 for adults; $5 for children age 6 to 2; children 5 and under are free. If you have…
Read MoreCoffee in Moderation May Boost Health
¥ Fri, May 12, 2006WASHINGTON (CNN) — Coffee can reduce risk for Type 2 diabetes WebMD also asserts that coffee contains chemicals that lower blood sugar, making heavy coffee drinkers{{more}} half as likely to get diabetes as light to non drinkers. 1-3 cups per day can reduce the risk for diabetes by single digits, but…
Read MoreThe Billboard Music Awards
The Billboard Music Awards — and the huge stars who are up for all of the honors — will be coming to everyone live from Las Vegas on May 22 on ABC. Billboard and Las Vegas are excited to give away the music trip of a lifetime: one lucky fan and a guest has not…
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