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Move for the Mind: Use physical activity to support mental health

May 12, 2025

May is Mental Health Awareness MonthYou probably know that physical activity is important for improving your physical health and preventing or managing chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure. But did you know that physical activity can also enhance your...

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Let's walk! Take the first step to improve your health

March 13, 2024

Health Insights Illinois

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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5 tips to decrease S.A.D.: Light therapy, vitamin D, sleep routine, exercise regularly, reduce caffeine and alcohol

Overcoming SAD: Preparing for darker mornings and later sunsets

December 11, 2023

Health Insights Illinois

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a kind of sadness that often manifests itself in the late autumn and early winter. This is because the reduced quantity of daylight at certain times of the year influences the body's circadian clock and, in turn, serotonin production. Depression, fatigue,...

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Move for the Mind: Use physical activity to support mental health

Let's walk! Take the first step to improve your health

Overcoming SAD: Preparing for darker mornings and later sunsets