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Celebrate Mental Health Month in May
May is Mental Health Month, and University of Illinois Extension is joining Mental Health America (MHA) to focus on a simple, shared goal: helping...
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Establishing healthy habits
Habits are repeated — and often subconscious — actions that are triggered in response to contextual cues. Wearing a seat belt is an example of a...
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Save water while cooking in a drought
Many areas of Illinois are experiencing effects of little...
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Mouse in the house?
Rustling in the walls. The patter of little feet racing through the attic. Cereal spilling out of a hole chewed in the box. These are all signs you...
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Illinois Extension to Host Diabetes Support Series
DANVILLE, Ill – Make healthy connections and feel supported with this upcoming series, Diabetes Support Group. In partnership with OSF Healthcare, join Illinois Extension for a monthly diabetes support group designed for individuals living with diabetes and their caregivers at the Danville...
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Extension to Offer Introductory Tai Chi Class in Champaign
CHAMPAIGN, Ill – Seeking a new way to exercise that’s low-impact but highly effective? Join Health and Family Educator Emily Harmon and Food and Nutrition Educator Rachel Mannen for an introductory Tai Chi class. Class will be held on May 5 from noon to 1 P.M. at the Champaign County Farm Bureau...
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Illinois Extension Brings Heart Health Class to Ogden
OGDEN, Ill – Improve your heart health with this upcoming class from Illinois Extension. Join Food and Nutrition Educator Rachel Mannen for Heart Healthy at the Ogden Rose Public Library (103 W Main St., Ogden, IL 61859). Class will be held on Saturday, May 16, from noon to 2 P.M.  ...
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Enjoying the Outdoors and Staying Safe in the Sun

Illinois Extension 4-H Educator Melissa Wilson explores how to stay safe in the sun while playing outdoors. Learn about different types of UV rays, what SPF means, and how to protect yourself from a sunburn. This video includes a hands-on learning activity you can do at home by purchasing UV...

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