Wellness Wake Up Call

Thriving in 2025 requires balance in physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Here are practical tips to help you flourish. 

Are you getting 150 minutes of physical activity each week? This recommendation may seem impossible during the winter months so here are a few helpful tips to maximize your time during Family Fit Month this January.

Foods play a key role in cold and flu season! Tune in to find out which foods and nutrients can help you get over illness quicker. 

Are you looking for fun ways to stay active and maintain a healthy weight amidst all of your festive favorites? Tune in for simple ways to move more and keep those tinsel toes moving this holiday season! 

Tune in for simple steps to keep food safe and your loved ones well-fed this holiday season and spread nothing but joy! 

Tune in for creative ideas to encourage wellness-focused goals in your loved ones through thoughtful holiday gifts and inspire long-lasting positive habits in the year to come! 

Right before or in between holidays, it's an excellent time to go through the pantry and refrigerator, do a deep clean, and throw out items that are no longer safe to eat. Lisa Peterson, nutrition and wellness educator, shares tips for keeping the fridge and food safe during the holiday season...

Learn about the different types of diabetes and risk factors with content from Rachel Mannen. This week, take the 1-minute test online to find out your risk and explore the diabetes resources on our IL Extension website. Tune in for more details! 

November is Eat Smart Month, an American Heart Association campaign encouraging Americans to make small, sustainable changes to live healthier lives. Check out these 5 Eat Smart strategies and meal planning tips from Susan Glassman, nutrition and wellness educator with University of Illinois...

Building a consistent gratitude practice can unlock lasting benefits. Studies link gratitude to increased optimism, better sleep, stronger relationships, and greater resilience. It’s not just about noticing the good; it’s about rewiring your mind to find positivity, even in the face of...