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Many of us are worried about the H1N1 flu. In fact, there's been a run on surgical masks in some parts of the country. But do those masks really help protect you from the flu? Or should you be using a respirator?

It sure hasn't felt like spring lately in Chicagoland, but that shouldn't stop you from doing some spring-cleaning around the house. Yes, we know, it's a job many of us hate to do. But guess what, there's some real health benefits to doing it.


Health headlines from the Chicago Tribune

Body Mass Index
Categories
Underweight = <18.5
Normal weight = 18.5-24.9
Overweight = 25-29.9
Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater