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June was bustin’ out all over!

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Between 1946 and 1975 Champaign County Baby Boomers experienced various stages of childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood. This article, drawn from the archives of...

Grilling, smoking or barbecuing: Is there a difference?

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Question: What is the difference between smoking, grilling and barbecuing beef? And which cuts are good for grilling, smoking and barbecuing? Answer: According to...

What I miss about Germany …

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On a recent Sunday afternoon, I entertained special visitors as we engaged in a delightful combination of cultures, languages, and generations – exactly my...

Opioid crisis hits rural America hard

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The opioid crisis is a major talking point on the national political stage. On the whitehouse.gov website, President Donald Trump says, “Together, we will...

Carol Marak invites you to opt-in to her weekly newsletter, Age with Purpose

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No matter where you are in life, especially at 60 and beyond, there are things to consider regarding having fun, finding passion, and creating...

Dark chocolate can be healthy sweet treat

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Question: Is dark chocolate really a healthy treat? Answer: It can be, depending on the kind of chocolate you choose.While it’s known that dark...

Eggs over easy not recommended

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Question: I love eggs over easy for breakfast, but lately I’m hesitant to order my eggs that way because of mixed messages I’ve heard...

Carol Marak invites you to opt-in to her weekly newsletter, Age with Purpose

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A reader of the newsletter suggested additional tips about aging successfully. She suggested, “Why not research and look to those living amongst people of...

Two weeks of doubling up

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For two weeks, I have felt drawn to things in pairs, beginning with the Kentucky Derby. A casual horseracing fan at best, I nonetheless...

FDA: Keep kids away from liquid nicotine

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Question: My son found an e-cigarette strawberry flavored nicotine pack and almost drank it thinking that it was some kind of candy. Luckily I...

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