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Older adults face a higher risk of falls, which can lead to serious injury. Many studies show that Tai Chi is one of the most effective approaches for fall prevention. Medical authorities agree that ...

Membership in 4-H helps young people foster a sense of belonging and build confidence. With active Illinois 4-H clubs in all ...

Beginning July 27, Sarah Doherty will oversee University of Illinois Extension’s statewide business and financial operations.

URBANA, Ill. — University of Illinois Extension is launching its new Health and Community Wellness (HCW) program area to better meet the needs of Illinois residents as communities and families face ...

Winter may have just started, but now is the time for home gardeners and market growers alike to flip through troves of seed catalogs and plan the 2026 planting season. Many of the top performing ...

Each year, I try to grow a few different fruits and vegetables. Sometimes the unknown crop turns out to be a dud that produces a lackluster harvest, a pitiful yield, or simply proves to be poorly ...

Tallgrass prairie is one of the most threatened ecosystems in the world, and yet there is hope for the future of the ecosystem that defines Illinois, aka the prairie state. Tallgrass prairie is an ...

If you have grown tomatoes, it is likely that at some point in your gardening journey, you have encountered a stubborn tomato plant that refuses to ripen. In the past, there have been a few of my ...

At this point in the growing season, ripe produce is typically coming out of the vegetable garden daily since most warm-season crops are in full swing. From ripe tomatoes and peppers to the many ...

How do you know who is who? When you have a multitude of animals, it’s important to have an identification system in place. Using an ID system allows for better organization in a herd and makes daily ...

This summer season has been hot and dry with scattered rain events in Northen Illinois, which makes it difficult to regulate plant growth and quality of vegetables in the garden. When temperatures ...