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Do you comfort view?
Lately, I have caught myself in a habit of rewatching the same television shows rather than finding new shows to explore. I wondered if there was...
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More Than Screen Time: Creating Healthy Digital Habits for Families
Technology is a constantly adapting and growing form of communication, education, and creation. Children and families spend hours on screens every...
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Your guide to smart sun protection
It’s that time of the year! Ball games, cookouts, picnics, bike riding, swimming, and all kinds of fun in the sun. However, if you find yourself and...
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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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New webinar series empowers Illinois communities with trusted health expertise
URBANA, Ill. — Current technology puts health information at our fingertips, but not all of it is reliable. As misleading content spreads quickly online, communities need clear, science‑based guidance more than ever. That’s why educators, researchers, and community partners are collaborating to...
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Blooming Success for Local Hygiene Drive
CHAMPAIGN, Ill – Spring has bloomed with community support at the Illinois Extension office in Champaign for the local Hygiene Drive. For the month of April, the Champaign County Extension office held a hygiene product donation drive in support of the CLU-W Hygiene Pantry of Champaign County....
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New webinar series supports adults in strengthening long-term health
URBANA, Ill. — Millions of adults in the United States live with chronic conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, and hypertension, often facing daily challenges that affect their health, mobility, and overall quality of life. Managing these conditions requires reliable information, practical...

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