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Establishing healthy habits
Habits are repeated — and often subconscious — actions that are triggered in response to contextual cues. Wearing a seat belt is an example of a...
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Save water while cooking in a drought
Many areas of Illinois are experiencing effects of little...
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Mouse in the house?
Rustling in the walls. The patter of little feet racing through the attic. Cereal spilling out of a hole chewed in the box. These are all signs you...
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The power of holiday traditions and rituals
Growing up, I had two distinctive impressions of pumpkin pie. Both of my grandmothers made homemade pies each year, but each was a different...
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Extension to Offer Introductory Tai Chi Class in Champaign
CHAMPAIGN, Ill – Seeking a new way to exercise that’s low-impact but highly effective? Join Health and Family Educator Emily Harmon and Food and Nutrition Educator Rachel Mannen for an introductory Tai Chi class. Class will be held on May 5 from noon to 1 P.M. at the Champaign County Farm Bureau...
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Focus on Your Future: Protecting Your Vision for Life
Freeport, Ill.--More than 7 million Americans are estimated to live with vision impairment, with higher rates often seen in rural communities. Interestingly, many people fear losing their vision more than losing their memory, hearing, or speech, yet they frequently delay routine...
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Illinois Extension Launches Hygiene Drive with Local Hygiene Pantry
CHAMPAIGN, Ill – University of Illinois Extension is proud to host a hygiene product donation drive in support of the CLU-W Hygiene Pantry of Champaign County. The Hygiene Drive runs from April 1 to April 30. Community members are invited to donate various acceptable hygiene products.  ...
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Enjoying the Outdoors and Staying Safe in the Sun

Illinois Extension 4-H Educator Melissa Wilson explores how to stay safe in the sun while playing outdoors. Learn about different types of UV rays, what SPF means, and how to protect yourself from a sunburn. This video includes a hands-on learning activity you can do at home by purchasing UV...

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Melissa Schumacher

Health and Community Wellness Digital Nutrition Education Outreach Associate
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