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(photo) THE H WORD TURKEY REUBEN SANDWICH

‘The H Word’ makes holiday healthier with turkey Reuben

Last update Mar 17, 2010 @ 09:10 AM

It’s St. Patrick’s Day and, while tradition calls for corned beef, "The H Word" chef Mary Ann Suprenant picks smoked turkey as a healthier stand-in in this lightened version of a deli favorite.


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  • Study: Smoking cessation helps blood vessels
    Mar 16, 2010 @ 09:40 AM

    MADISON, Wis. — Patients who quit smoking tobacco rapidly improve their blood vessel function. That’s according to the results of the first randomized clinical trial evaluating endothelial function in smoker.

  • Weight-loss surgery program scheduled in Rockford
    Mar 16, 2010 @ 08:30 AM

    ROCKFORD — A free information session about the Centegra Health System weight-loss surgery program is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 27, at the Northern Illinois University Rockford campus, 8500 E. State St.

  • Study shows soluble fiber boosts immune system
    Mar 15, 2010 @ 03:30 PM

    URBANA — A new University of Illinois study touts the benefits of soluble fiber — found in oats, apples, and nuts, for starters — saying it reduces the inflammation associated with obesity-related diseases and strengthens the immune system.

  • Wellness programs thrive at 2 Illinois companies
    Mar 15, 2010 @ 03:01 PM

    BLOOMINGTON — Workplace wellness programs aren’t just for large corporations. Mechanical Devices Co. in Bloomington and the town of Normal are among central Illinois medium-size businesses that have developed wellness programs suited to their employees and are reaping the dividends of healthier, happier workers.

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  • Ladies, your bras are needed
    Mar 17, 2010 @ 11:09 AM

    ROCKFORD — It’s a matter of women helping women and turning a negative into a chance to do something positive. That’s how Dr. Landon Pryor and Randa Noble of the Rockford Rescue Mission describe a plan to collect still-good bras and distribute them to women in crisis.

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  • Lawrence wins RHS employee award
    Mar 03, 2010 @ 12:00 PM

    ROCKFORD — Eveline Lawrence, surgery records and registration coordinator at Rockford Memorial Hospital, has been named Rockford Health System’s February Employee of the Month.

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