Health Insights Illinois 2025

National Kidney Month is in March! Let’s learn about kidney health, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and steps we can take to take care of our kidneys. What are our Kidneys? The kidneys are in our lower back, right below our rib cage. Their main function is to filter out waste, toxins,...

As March rolls in, societal pressure ramps up, pushing many of us to conform to certain standards of beauty and appearance. With an influx of ads and messages promoting "getting ready for your summer body" through diets, fitness programs, and beauty products, it’s vital to address eating disorders—...

Strength training boasts an impressive list of health benefits, especially as you age, but most U.S. adults, and even fewer older adults, don’t meet the federal recommendations for strength training.What happens to our body as we age?Starting in your thirties, muscle mass begins to...