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Read article: Coping with loss in caregiving
Coping with loss in caregiving
There are 59 million people caring for someone aged 18+ years of age in the US.Researchers agree that caring for a disabled adult is one of the most...
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Read article: Holiday stress: Tips for a healthier, happier season
Holiday stress: Tips for a healthier, happier season
Each year during the winter holidays, watching It’s a Wonderful Life by Frank Capra is a tradition for me. The holidays are a natural time...
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Read article: This September: Start a conversation. Be the difference.
This September: Start a conversation. Be the difference.
Each September is national Suicide Prevention Month. In 2023, 12.8 people seriously thought about suicide and 1.5 million people attempted it. Over...
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Read article: Don’t let the heat drive you away from attending the Illinois State Fair
Don’t let the heat drive you away from attending the Illinois State Fair
The Illinois State Fair is just around the corner—happening from August 8–18—and while the National Weather Service is predicting a Heat Advisory,...

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Wits Fitness classes resume in August across central Illinois
ARTHUR, Ill. — Wits Fitness classes will resume in August following a summer break in July. Join University of Illinois educator Cheri Burcham each month for engaging, hands-on activities that help boost cognitive function and memory. This fun, informative class is perfect for keeping everyone's...
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Take healthy steps toward foot care with Diabetes Clinic
EUREKA, Ill. — Do you want to learn essential foot care tips and techniques to prevent complications and maintain mobility? Join Nutrition and Wellness Educator and Registered Dietitian Jenna Smith and guest speaker, Samantha Leverton, APN, to get expert advice, practical strategies, and peer...