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Read article: Strategies for children lost or separated from their caregivers
Strategies for children lost or separated from their caregivers
Children can get lost in many places. And at this time of year when we are all doing our holiday shopping, there can be an even bigger risk of a...
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Read article: Starting a self-care routine
Starting a self-care routine
September is a busy time for many of us. Summer is over and we may find that various work and family responsibilities are taking up more of our time...
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Read article: Three natural ways to boost immunity
Three natural ways to boost immunity
September is traditionally the month when we begin to think about all things related to fall: kids returning to school, sweater weather, pumpkin...
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Read article: Stress the arts to promote health
Stress the arts to promote health
The arts play an important part in our lives and health. Creative expression and art appreciation connect us to the world and help us learn, teach,...

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...