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Embracing Nutrition and New Beginnings This March

March 24, 2025

March ushers in the arrival of spring, bringing with it new growth and fresh starts. It also marks National Nutrition Month, a perfect time to pause and reflect on our personal eating habits and goals and perhaps even adopt a new...

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Protect your customers and loved ones from Norovirus

February 24, 2025

Norovirus is the number one cause of foodborne disease outbreaks in the United States. The number of Norovirus cases reported to the Centers for Disease...

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Protecting Your Heart When You Have Diabetes

February 19, 2025

Heart Disease in AmericaHeart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for approximately 1 in 5 deaths annually. Heart disease is a general term that encompasses various conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels and includes conditions such as...

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Consider adding fish to your diet

October 2, 2024

Fish is a great source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals that can promote health. Fish contain choline, which has been found beneficial in brain development and function. Consider adding more fish to your diet, not forgetting the food safety practices below. Reduce food...

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Shop wisely when thrifting for cooking tools and appliances

August 14, 2024

What's safe to bring into my home? I think about this topic often when I shop in thrift stores. I like saving money where I can and sometimes decide to start my search there. Maybe for you, the search starts at individual or community garage...

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Tips for staying hydrated during the heatwave

June 17, 2024

Staying hydrated is a concern all year round, but especially in the summer when it is hot outside. The National Library of Medicine cites 75% of Americans as chronically dehydrated. Water makes up 60% of the body and provides the body energy,...

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8 ways to help your gut - that aren't food

November 14, 2023

From occasional constipation or diarrhea to chronic digestive conditions, like Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), there's more to managing your symptoms than food choices. A concept called "meal hygiene" offers non-food ways to support your gut health. ...

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5 ways to reduce your risk of stroke

May 22, 2023

In honor of Stroke Awareness Month, we reviewed the signs and symptoms of strokes in our last blog from April 26 (Act F.A.S.T. in response to stroke | Illinois Extension | UIUC). We also discussed...

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Follow these tips: Reduce the risk of arthritis

May 17, 2023

Arthritis is a condition in which one or more of your joints become inflamed, often leading to stiffness, soreness, swelling, and in some cases, pain and decreased mobility. Arthritis is a general term used to describe...

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Act F.A.S.T. in response to stroke

April 26, 2023

Did you know that May is National Stroke Awareness Month? While we may not think about strokes often, they are one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. In fact, someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds. What exactly is a stroke? ...

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