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During a recently-televised Ironman Triathlon competition, I was amazed by the physical and psychological strength the athletes displayed in swimming 2.4 miles, biking 112...

Living with a chronic illness takes planning and special care. Living with arthritis is painful, disruptive and stops us from leading active, healthy lifestyles....

Rumor has it that there was a bobcat spotted in Champaign County. Well, you know how rumors are, they can’t usually be trusted, but...

During a contentious day-before-school-starts faculty meeting several years ago, problems occurred when the principal announced a last-minute change in the dress code: sandals would...

Question: I’m getting my own apartment soon and I’m shopping for a cutting board – should I get a wooden or plastic one? Answer:...

Recently we published an academic research project. Its purpose: To explore the predictors of well-being throughout the life course and advance care planning among...

Editor’s note: This is one in a series of columns.The weather is showing the first signs of autumn, and many thoughts are joined in...

If you’re hoping to live to 100, you need to watch more than your diet. A study of people in remote Italian villages who...

QUESTION: I’m a mom of twin preschoolers and want to make sure that I teach them healthy eating habits at an early age. How...

“Lowering Your Blood Pressure Could Stave Off Dementia” heralded the headline from Bloomberg, which was not alone in delivering the “good” news.Time advised, “There...