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Julie Deardorff

Birthplace: Wheaton, IL
Education: University of Iowa (BA in journalism, MBA)
Childhood Influences: "Free To Be You and Me", Title IX, scoliosis, Ed Smith, my elementary school physical education instructor; Pat Johnson, my 4th grade teacher. (Where are you, Mrs. Johnson?) My olders sister, Amy, who forced me to play running bases and watch the Cubs. And, of course, my parents.
Most thrilling high school moment: Playing for Wheaton Central in the 1985 Class AA girls state basketball championship. Greatest physical challenge: Delivering a 9.2-pound baby without pain meds; two Ironman triathlons.
Pet peeve: Sitting in a car.
Words to live by: "Dieting makes you fa...  Show more »
Birthplace: Wheaton, IL
Education: University of Iowa (BA in journalism, MBA)
Childhood Influences: "Free To Be You and Me", Title IX, scoliosis, Ed Smith, my elementary school physical education instructor; Pat Johnson, my 4th grade teacher. (Where are you, Mrs. Johnson?) My olders sister, Amy, who forced me to play running bases and watch the Cubs. And, of course, my parents.
Most thrilling high school moment: Playing for Wheaton Central in the 1985 Class AA girls state basketball championship. Greatest physical challenge: Delivering a 9.2-pound baby without pain meds; two Ironman triathlons.
Pet peeve: Sitting in a car.
Words to live by: "Dieting makes you fat."
Favorite running songs: Bruce Springsteen's "This Little Light of Mine"
Recently read: "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" By Barbara Kingsolver
Recently listened to on CD: "The Other Boleyn Girl" by Philippa Gregory
Favorite magazines include: New Scientist and The Week.
Favorite gadget: The Myself Pelvic Muscle Trainer.
Where I've traveled: Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Bolivia, Cuba, Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, Brazil, Cambodia, Viet Nam, Zambia, Tokyo, Europe and the Philippines.
Family members: Husband: Clinton, a carpenter, runner, gourmet cook, primary-care parent, and my role model for good nutrition. Sons: Luke and Erik. Cat: Zoe.
I eat: A plant-based diet. No red meat or poultry since 1985; incorporated wild salmon in 2000.
Favorite superfoods: Avocados, broccoli, blueberries, eggs, spinach, quinoa.
When no one's looking I eat: My son's leftovers.
Medical mystery I'd most like to see solved in my lifetime: Autism.  « Show less

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    Feb 1, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. 1st free-standing birth center in Illinois may open

    It took more than two decades of labor, but Illinois is finally poised to permit its first free-standing birth center, an alternative model of care for low-risk pregnant women who want to deliver in a homey environment with a reduced chance of medical interventions.
    It took more than two decades of labor, but Illinois is finally poised to permit its first free-standing birth center, an alternative model of care for low-risk pregnant women who want to deliver in a homey environment with a reduced chance of medical...

    Tags: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Health Insurance Cost, Government Health Care, Health Insurance, John J Cullerton

    2. Jan 10, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. Agency that polices doctors to slash staff

    The state agency charged with protecting patients in Illinois says it plans to lay off most of its medical regulators next week, a move officials say will drastically affect their ability to license and discipline physicians.
    The state agency charged with protecting patients in Illinois says it plans to lay off most of its medical regulators next week, a move officials say will drastically affect their ability to license and discipline physicians. The Illinois Department of...

    Tags: Layoffs and Downsizing, Consumers, Northwestern University, General Practitioners, Prosecution

    3. Nov 14, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. Fitness Community Conversation

    What do a chiropractor, a meditation teacher, a truck driver and an "adventurpreneur" have in common with an outdoors enthusiast, a workplace wellness provider, a Lake Michigan circumnavigator and a paratriathlete?
    What do a chiropractor, a meditation teacher, a truck driver and an "adventurpreneur" have in common with an outdoors enthusiast, a workplace wellness provider, a Lake Michigan circumnavigator and a paratriathlete? They all share an interest in fitness,...

    Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Breast Cancer, Jeff Clark, Amputation, Health and Safety at School

    4. Oct 24, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. Safety questions raised about PeaPod travel beds

    KidCo PeaPod travel beds are marketed as cozy sleeping spaces for newborns through age 6. Lightweight and portable, the colorful pop-up tents are often considered a practical alternative to bulky play yards.
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    KidCo PeaPod travel beds are marketed as cozy sleeping spaces for newborns through age 6. Lightweight and portable, the colorful pop-up tents are often considered a practical alternative to bulky play yards. Earlier this month, however, Canada's...

    Tags: Travel, Injuries and Wounds, Parenting, Consumers, Building Material

    5. Oct 5, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. Doctors: Marathoners' reliance on painkillers poses risks down the road

    As part of her marathon training, Daisy Carranza has taken an over-the counter pain reliever nearly every day for the last several months.
    As part of her marathon training, Daisy Carranza has taken an over-the counter pain reliever nearly every day for the last several months. On race day Sunday, she's prepared to pop at least seven Extra Strength Tylenol capsules: two at the starting line,...

    Tags: Tylenol (drug), Advil (drug), Injuries and Wounds, Running, Sports

    6. Jul 20, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. City ambulances finally equipped to detect severe heart attacks

    Chicago's Brian Thies was at home when the ache he'd been feeling all day suddenly turned into crushing chest pain. Inside the ambulance, paramedics quickly determined he was suffering from the deadliest type of heart attack, an aptly named "widow-maker."
    Chicago's Brian Thies was at home when the ache he'd been feeling all day suddenly turned into crushing chest pain. Inside the ambulance, paramedics quickly determined he was suffering from the deadliest type of heart attack, an aptly named "widow-maker."...

    Tags: Chicago Tribune, American Heart Association, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, NATO Summit, University of Chicago

    7. May 30, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. Some nutrients can stave off vision loss and eye disease that occurs as we age

    Even if you are reading this without glasses, it's not too early to start taking your eye vitamins. Some nutrients can stave off the burdensome vision loss and eye disease that occur as we age, mounting research suggests.
    Even if you are reading this without glasses, it's not too early to start taking your eye vitamins. Some nutrients can stave off the burdensome vision loss and eye disease that occur as we age, mounting research suggests. But claims by supplement...

    Tags: Health Treatments, Nearsightedness, Science and Technology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Ophthalmology

    8. May 24, 2012 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  8. POM Wonderful pushes back against FTC

    POM Wonderful, a manufacturer of pomegranate juice and supplements, is pushing back against a recent ruling that found the company violated federal law by making deceptive disease prevention and treatment claims.
    POM Wonderful, a manufacturer of pomegranate juice and supplements, is pushing back against a recent ruling that found the company violated federal law by making deceptive disease prevention and treatment claims. Boldly asserting its right to legally...

    Tags: New Products, Science and Technology, Consumers, Judges, Marketing

    9. May 23, 2012 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  9. Five minutes with stroke survivor Jill Bolte Taylor

    Neuroscientist <a href="http://drjilltaylor.com/" target="_blank">Jill Bolte Taylor</a> has always loved the brain&rsquo;s complex beauty. But she developed an unexpectedly deep appreciation for her own in 1996 after a blood vessel ruptured and she suffered a massive stroke. The life-changing moment destroyed her memory, her ability to walk, talk and read and even her personality.
    Neuroscientist Jill Bolte Taylor has always loved the brain’s complex beauty. But she developed an unexpectedly deep appreciation for her own in 1996 after a blood vessel ruptured and she suffered a massive stroke. The life-changing moment destroyed...

    Tags: Physical Conditions, Stroke, Mental Health, Arts, Human Interest

    10. May 17, 2012 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  10. A 'free play' experiment

    My friend Kendra recently conducted a short but nerve-wracking experiment with her two boys, ages 7 and 9. &ldquo;Go out and play,&rdquo; she told them. &ldquo;Don&rsquo;t come in until dinner time.&rdquo;
    My friend Kendra recently conducted a short but nerve-wracking experiment with her two boys, ages 7 and 9. “Go out and play,” she told them. “Don’t come in until dinner time.” One of her boys wasn’t sure what to do....

    Tags: Larry Cohen, Boston College, Peter Gray, Parenting, Religion and Belief

    11. May 16, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. Fitness factions: Blending men's and women's health advice

    I'm one of those women who likes reading men's health and fitness magazines. Though they all promise bodies and sex lives that most of us will never have, I'm drawn to the funny, self-deprecating tone, the functional workout tips and the emphasis on sweat, competition and strength training.
    I'm one of those women who likes reading men's health and fitness magazines. Though they all promise bodies and sex lives that most of us will never have, I'm drawn to the funny, self-deprecating tone, the functional workout tips and the emphasis on...

    Tags: Sports, Soccer, Men's Health, Health, Periodicals

    12. Apr 11, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. Doubts cast on food intolerance testing

    According to one lab that tests for "toxic food syndrome," eating green peppers may cause bloating or lethargy. Lemons might trigger headaches. Other common foods like corn, soy, egg whites, whey and chicken "may act like a poison in your body," the website warns.
    According to one lab that tests for "toxic food syndrome," eating green peppers may cause bloating or lethargy. Lemons might trigger headaches. Other common foods like corn, soy, egg whites, whey and chicken "may act like a poison in your body," the...

    Tags: Internists, Asthma, Immune System, Insurance, Health Organizations

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