Opinion
More abortions will lead to fewer people
In the article “Lowest Birth Rate in 3 Decades Could Threaten Economy” (Urbana Daily Citizen, May 18, p. 4), it should read “Will Th...
Eggs over easy not recommended
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 abou...
Carol Marak invites you to opt-in to her weekly newsletter, Age with Purpose
A reader of the newsletter suggested additional tips about aging successfully. She suggested, “Why not research and look to those living amongst...
Two weeks of doubling up
For two weeks, I have felt drawn to things in pairs, beginning with the Kentucky Derby. A casual horseracing fan at best, I nonetheless enjoy observin...
Thanking CACC volunteers
The Cancer Association of Champaign County (CACC) would like to thank all the volunteers who participated in our annual Tag Day on May 11. We also wan...
FDA: Keep kids away from liquid nicotine
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 stopped...
Let them eat cake!
Recently I called a friend to chat just as she was baking a birthday cake for her grandson: a classic white cake with boiled frosting, she said. I had...
Battle over Affordable Care Act (ACA) shifts to states
We’ve heard relatively little from Washington in recent months about the Affordable Care Act, but that doesn’t mean our elected officials ...
Have a knockout garden this year
It seems like the weather went straight from winter to summer this year. Plants went from dormant to green in the blink of an eye. The Master Gardener...
I pray that the road is long …
Dear Kelly and Joe,I was elated when I heard about your honeymoon plans in Europe – my former “stomping grounds”! My first reaction ...
