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7 Wellness Activities to Try This Spring

On March 3, Illinois State University sent a message welcoming spring and inviting its community to partake in some fun activities that promote wellness. After being cooped up for the winter, most people are ready to get out of the ho...

Listeria Outbreak Have You Concerned? Here is What You Need to Know

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially warned Americans of a listeria outbreak last week. The individuals impacted by this outbreak thus far are either living in Florida or hav...

Artful Ways to Survive the Emotional Downturn of the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic forced all of us to attend to new information and learn new things. One key to thriving after the COVID-19 pandemic is learning new skills, processing new information, and being prou...

New CDC Guidance Illustrates How COVID-19 Can Spread Through the Air

It is understandable if your head is spinning with all of the changing guidelines regarding the COVID-19 virus. Just Monday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially announced that t...

Are You a Woman Nearing Age 40? Here is What You Need to do for Your Health

If you are a woman nearing age 40, there are a number of health screenings that you need to make sure that you put on your to-do list. Even if you have traditionally enjoyed good health, you cannot ...

COVID-19 Marches on as All 50 States Begin Reopening. What You Need to Know

As the US death toll from COVID-19 inches toward 100,000, all 50 states are forging ahead with some level of reopening. In order to protect your own health, you need to be aware of how these changes...

How to Encourage Healthy Eating Habits in Your Children Without a Battle

One of the most challenging jobs of any parent is encouraging your children to develop healthy eating habits. Bribing kids to clean their plate is a centuries-old tactic that many parents lean on as a ...

Worried About Tear Gas? Here is What to Do If You Plan to Protest

The use of tear gas has been all over the news for the last week. As more protestors take to the streets to express their desire to see racial equality, police have resorted to using tear gas to disperse crow...

One Year Since the Pandemic Began. What Do We Know Now That We Didn't Then?

It has officially been one year since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 global pandemic. Since that time, the world has been turned upside-down with over 2.6 million deaths a...