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Read article: How to comparison shop for the best deal
How to comparison shop for the best deal
Do you take the time to find the best prices? Comparing prices when shopping can help save money. Making the effort to use coupons, take advantage of...
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Read article: Boost your mood with healthy food
Boost your mood with healthy food
With all the uncertainty happening in our world, it can feel challenging to maintain our mental health. Whether it’s concerns about the economy,...
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Read article: Managing the winter blues
Managing the winter blues
Winter is upon us and those longer hours of darkness coupled with the colder temperatures can make many people experience those “winter blues.” I am...
Read article: Mindful holidays: Reducing stress for a joyful season
Mindful holidays: Reducing stress for a joyful season
The holiday season can evoke a wide range of emotions, from anticipation and joy to reflection and nostalgia. This time of year often stirs up a...

News Releases

Josie Rudolphi, agricultural and biological engineering professor, is conducting a five-year study on the mental health of agricultural adolescents and adults. Photo by Fred Zwicky.
Farm stressors affect mental health of adults and adolescent children
URBANA, Ill. — Agriculture is a stressful occupation, and farmers face substantial mental health challenges. Research indicates they often experience higher levels of anxiety and depression compared to the general population, but less is known about the effects on their...
Prevent accidents by focusing on safety during busy harvest season
URBANA, Ill. – A long stretch of clear skies is great news for Illinois farmers who are busy clearing fields during the fall harvest. It also means they may be working long hours more days in a row, which can increase risks for burnout, injury, and stress. “Farmers are in the field a...