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Why are my joints feeling stiff and sore?
If you have been experiencing stiffness, pain, and a decreased range of motion or flexibility in and around your joints, you may have osteoarthritis...
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Follow these tips: Reduce the risk of arthritis
Arthritis is a condition in which one or more of your joints become inflamed, often leading to stiffness, soreness, swelling, and in some cases, pain...
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Rebecca Crumrine promoted to Extension educator
It is hard to comprehend how many people’s lives have been positively impacted by Rebecca Crumrine since 2017 when she was hired by University of...
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Do you have heart disease?
When teaching classes on heart-healthy living, I commonly ask by show of hands, who has heart disease? Interstingingly, not everyone raises their...
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Celebrate love and prevent heart disease
February is not only the shortest month of the year but is also considered the month of love by many. Whether you express that love by fostering...
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Is your lifestyle putting you at risk?
Could you be one of the six in ten adults living in the United States with at least one chronic health condition? Or are you one of the 40 percent...
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SNAP-Ed curriculum enhanced with activities and gifts to reinforce healthy living lessons
Healthy living is more than just what we eat and drink. Thanks to partnerships, University of Illinois Extension Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...
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Catch pomegranates at their peak
By now, you’ve likely heard of the somewhat peculiar fruit, the pomegranate. It’s beautiful red color, round shape and distinctive crown make an...

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Diabetes Clinic
Diabetes Clinic is Going Back to the Basics with Diet
EUREKA, Ill. – Following a healthy meal plan can help keep blood sugars under control. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have had diabetes for years, it’s time to get back to the basics! Join University of Illinois Extension for their monthly “Diabetes Clinic – Back to the Basics: Diet...
Lesa Peterson receiving an award from Extension Director Shelly Nickols-Richardson
Pursuing excellence: Staff named Extension’s best
URBANA, Ill. – University of Illinois Extension serves as a statewide network with a presence in every Illinois county, linking communities, businesses, and the public to the intensive research and resources of the university and its partners. Extension’s 650 staff members live in the...
Slow cooker
New Location for Extension’s Diabetes Clinic on Slow Cooker Meals
EUREKA, Ill. – Do you wish you used your slow cooker more often? Are you unsure of what foods you can create with it? Join University of Illinois Extension for their monthly “Diabetes Clinic – Using Your Slow Cooker” class from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 16 at a new location, Eureka...
Food
Certified Food Protection Manager Course coming to Eureka
EUREKA, Ill. – Illinois regulations require food establishments to have at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. University of Illinois Extension offers the Food Protection Manager Certification course and examination, which is required every 5 years. University of...
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Hunters, meat processors, and food pantries aim to solve hunger
URBANA, Ill. – When food prices are high, everyone takes a hit, including food pantries. But now, a local and widespread source of protein – venison – is making its way from the field onto plates providing 24,500 meals with the help of the...

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