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Fuel up with foods
It's that time of year where we try to forget about all the high-calorie goodies we stuffed into our mouths during the holidays and start anew. It's...
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A date with dates
Have you ever wondered what the sweetest fruit in the world is? If you go by sugar content, you may be surprised to learn that it is the date. Dates...
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Feed your brain
Have you ever walked into a room to get something but then forgot what it was you were going to get? Don't worry; it happens to all of us at some...
Water
The many faces of water
Water is pretty straightforward. That is until you realize that you can not only drink tap water, filtered water, spring water or natural mineral...
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Summer food preservation series offered in Arthur
ARTHUR, Ill. — University of Illinois Extension will offer the Saving the Season: Summer food preservation series on Wednesdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. beginning June 24 and continuing through Aug. 26 at the Moultrie-Douglas Extension Office, 304 E. Progress St., Arthur.The series will...
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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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Healthy Holiday Habits: Stay Well, Feel Connected This Season
FREEPORT, ILL.--The holiday season can be a time of joy, celebration, and connection. Yet for many older adults, it may also bring feelings of loneliness, grief, or added stress. Being separated from loved ones or facing the season with limited support can make this time of year feel especially...
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Upgrade Your Charcuterie Board in Illinois Extension Workshop
DANVILLE, Ill – Interested in learning how to build a stunning and nutritious charcuterie board? Join Extension Program Coordinator Vanessa Jones on November 8 from 11 AM to 1 PM for a fun, hands-on charcuterie board workshop at the Danville Public Library (319 N Vermilion St., Danville, IL...
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Melissa Schumacher

Health and Community Wellness Digital Nutrition Education Outreach Associate