Monday, December 31, 2012
The coming new year seems like the time to set those goals, and turn over a new leaf in your life. What changes do you plan to make in 2013?
The approaching brand new year seems like a perfect time to make changes in your life you may have been wanting to make for a while. Do you have a New Year's resolution or two? According to USA.gov, there are a number of resolutions for the new year that remain popular. They include losing weight and getting fit, managing stress and debt better, getting a better education or job, becoming more 'green' and volunteering to help others more. Check out five suggestions from Patch that can help you meet your New Year's resolution goals. And experts say there are ways, whatever your resolutions are, to make sure they actually come true. Believing you can accomplish the goals you set are key, according to TIME Health and Family, in addition to…
Thursday, December 27, 2012
A list of bars and restaurants hosting parties or dinners on New Year's Eve.
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Thursday, December 27, 2012
Carlos and Carlos http://carlosandcarloschicago.com/ Reservations starting at 5 p.m. offering regular dinner menu selections. A DJ and dancing starts at 9:30 p.m. with a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Call 847-259-2600. Atlantis Banquets http://www.atlantisbanquets.com/new-years-eve.php ‘A Night in Vienna’ Strolling violinist, seven course dinner, open bar, concert by Viennese Symphony of Chicago, dancing, champagne toast, party favors and sweet/fruit table. Call 847-693-1119. Clementi’s http://clementirestaurant.com/ Dinner alone, and dinner/alcohol packages available while The Fair Lanes perform hits from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Late night packages also available. Starting at 8:30 p.m. until 1 a.m. Call 847-253-3544. …
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
The American Academy of Ophthalmology offer some advice for a safe New Year's celebration.
The following public service announcement was provided by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. A champagne toast is a great way to welcome 2013, but be mindful as you uncork the bottle: warm bottles of champagne and improper cork-removal techniques cause serious, potentially blinding eye injuries every year. The American Academy of Ophthalmology warns that champagne bottles contain pressure as high as 90 pounds per square inch – more than the pressure found inside a typical car tire. This pressure can launch a champagne cork at 50 miles per hour as it leaves the bottle — fast enough to shatter glass. It's also fast enough to permanently damage vision. Champagne cork mishaps can lead to various, serious eye injuries, such as rupture of …
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Holiday “Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over” initiative is underway.
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Tuesday, December 18, 2012
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is stepping up its DUI enforcement efforts for the holiday season. The department's 2012 Holiday “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over/Click It or Ticket” program began Monday and runs through New Year's Eve. Officers will be cracking down on drunk drivers and seat belt law violators. Enforcement efforts will concentrate on the deadly nighttime hours between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. According to data from the Illinois Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the midnight to 3 a.m. timeframe is the deadliest time on Illinois roadways, and 9 p.m. is the time of day when data shows that alcohol involvement and low seat belt use begins to play a much more significant role in motor…
Friday, December 30, 2011
Here are some ideas from the Lake County Health Department.
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Friday, December 30, 2011
New Year's Eve is a great time to reflect on changes we want to make in our lives. And so, as you start thinking about the resolutions you will make on Dec. 31, here are a few health-related suggestions that the Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center would like you to consider: Focus on Fitness: Regular exercise has been associated with many health benefits. Studies show that it reduces the risk of some cancers, increases longevity, helps achieve and maintain weight loss, enhances mood and lowers blood pressure. Find a routine that works for you and stick with it. Don't set unrealistic expectations that often lead to failure. Go to the Focus on Fitness videos on the Department's website for some ideas of how to keep moving. …
