Health Insights Illinois 2024
You know exercise is good for your heart, lungs, muscles, and bones, but recently experts are finding increasing evidence showing that exercise is good for your brain too – including reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. What is Alzheimer's disease?Whether choosing what to eat, discussing...
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As a society, we are starting to recognize that mental health is just as important as physical health. Events in recent years have led stakeholders to prioritize mental health awareness and support for their communities. At the University of Illinois Extension, our Integrated Health Disparities (...
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What is measles?
Measles is a severe respiratory infection that causes rashes and fever. It is very contagious. Measles can be dangerous, especially for babies and young children under 5. Adults over 20 years of age, pregnant women, and people with compromised immune systems are also more...
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Spring has sprung and now that the days are longer and the temperatures are warmer, there is one simple thing we should all be doing – walking!
Walking is a simple habit with big benefits. Whether you’re walking the dog, walking during your break at work, walking your kid to school, or walking in...
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February is National Cancer Prevention Month.
In the United States, cancer is the second leading cause of death. Illinois saw nearly 66,000 new cases among adults in 2020 for all cancer types. Let's learn about what cancer is, symptoms, risk factors, and prevention.
What is cancer?
It is a...
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Cervical Health and Mental Well-being: A Woman's path to Wellness
Cervical and mental health are two crucial aspects of overall well-being for women. Cervical health refers to the well-being of the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. Mental health, on the...
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