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When marathon runners hit the wall

When marathon runners hit the wall

The next Bank of America Chicago Marathon is more than eight months away, but many runners have already started their training regiment. While physical preparation is important, runners also will be working on their mental strategy, many with fears of “hitting the wall.” Camille Baxter was running along the Dan Ryan expressway, the loneliest and […]

Losing Weight Quickly with Yoga Asanas

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Losing Weight Quickly with Yoga Asanas

Yoga can be the best and straightforward alternative for weight reduction as it doesn’t have any reactions. It is a moderate process and has durable impacts. On the off chance that you need to shed pounds in the common way, never forget 3 D’s: Discipline, Determination & Commitment. What’s more, yoga obviously! There are different […]

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Town Hall Examines Teen Mental Health

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Town Hall Examines Teen Mental Health

As a child, Kelvin Roston Jr. never invited any friends over to his house. He wasn’t anti-social and he had friends, but his mother had a mental illness and he wasn’t sure how guests would react to her. Beyond the feelings of others, Roston didn’t know how to navigate his own feelings about his mother. […]

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Life after Military Combat Hard for Returning Vets

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Life after Military Combat Hard for Returning Vets

The U.S. Army trains its soldiers on how to go to war, but not necessarily on how to come back home, so say some Chicago-area veterans. America has been at war with Iraq and Afghanistan for more than a decade, during which time over 2 million Americans have been deployed, according to ABC News. Many struggle […]

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Supporters March to “Free the Weed.”

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Supporters March to “Free the Weed.”

Supporters of marijuana legalization gathered and marched through downtown Chicago on May 2, carrying signs that read, “Free the Weed.” The Chicago Global Cannabis March was organized by Illinois chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, or, NORML. The rally and march started at noon and took place at Daley Plaza, […]

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The 44th Walk & Roll Chicago Attracts Thousands Despite Weather

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The 44th Walk & Roll Chicago Attracts Thousands Despite Weather

Despite the rain, wind and cold, 2,500 people turned out to Soldier Field last week to participate in the American Cancer Society’s 44th Walk & Roll Chicago, which this year raised nearly half a million dollars for cancer research. The event hosted 229 teams and included a 5k walk or run, 10K skate and a […]

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HIV: “Not the Death Sentence”

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HIV: “Not the Death Sentence”

March 13, 2014 was the worst day of Angel Joseph Miranda’s life. It was the day he found out he was HIV positive. Angel, who goes by A.J. is only 24. He grew up in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in communications and recently moved to Chicago’s […]

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