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Prevent accidents by focusing on safety during busy harvest season

Harvest season is beginning across the state, and for farmers, this means early mornings, long days, and the potential for exhaustion that can lead to accidents. University of Illinois Extension Specialist and Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering Assistant Professor Josie Rudolphi says that agricultural workers can prevent fatigue during this busy time of year by eating protein-packed snacks to maintain energy throughout the day. She also recommends drinking plenty of water, not just caffeinated drinks, and whenever possible, taking frequent breaks, naps, or energizing walks.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month 

On August 11, 2014, Actor/Comedian Robin Williams, age 63,  was found dead in his California home. The cause of death was determined to be suicide. Linkin Park’s lead vocalist Chester Bennington was found dead on July 20, 2017 at his Palos Verdes, California, home from what was believed to be an apparent suicide. He was only 41. Anthony Bourdain, a celebrity chef and travel television personality, committed suicide at the age of 61 in 2018. All three of these celebrity deaths came as a devastating shock to the world, because how could these men who seemed to be on top of their game choose to leave this world behind? All the families seem to say the same thing every time. That if only they saw the  signs leading up to the events, and been able to intervene and prevent it from ever occurring. But as the surviving party that’s all you feel like you can do in your grief is think about how you could have stopped it. If only you saw the signs. But the signs can be hard to see. 

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What is Lyme Disease?

Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness that can affect many systems of the body and cause considerable sickness. Lyme disease primarily is spread by the bites of deer ticks, black-legged ticks and Lone Star ticks.

Protect your skin from UV rays this Summer

Summer’s here — time for some fun in the sun! With the warmer weather upon us, we’re all eager to head outside and soak up some rays. But before you run out the door, are you doing everything you can to protect yourself from some of the more harmful aspects of the summer weather? Though a natural product of the sun’s rays and a fantastic source of vitamin D, ultraviolet radiation can have harmful and even life-threatening consequences when too much is absorbed.