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Nutrition Knowledge – Sugar, Metabolism and Body Weight
Sugar is often singled out as the primary cause of weight gain, but body weight is influenced by a combination of factors, including overall...
Nuclear Notes – Why Nuclear Power?
In my introductory column, I said that I’m writing this series because I owe you. You, the taxpayers, have funded my education, training and...
Engaging Aging – The Power of Music and Aging
As we age, brain health becomes a priority, and one of the most effective ways to maintain cognitive function is through music. It enhances...
Focus on Safety – Safely Navigating Naperville’s Streets
As drivers, we have a responsibility to safely share the road with everyone: motorists, motorcyclists, pedestrians and bicyclists. With the growing popularity of electric...
Sharing and Caring – Shoe Donations Needed
Shoes are such a basic part of our clothing that we sometimes don’t think about not having them. When we want to go for...
Fire Prevention 24-7 – The Hot Topic Is E-Bikes
E-bikes are becoming increasingly popular among young riders in Naperville. While they offer fun, independence and convenient transportation, they also introduce serious safety risks,...
Word of Mouth – But Do I Really Need Teeth?
As much as we try to preserve someone’s natural teeth, there are times that is just not possible, and some – or even all...
Choosing North Central College Meant the Best Was Yet to Come
As flowers begin to bloom and the sunlight lasts longer, the end-of-school-year season is in full swing!
Though it is an exciting time to celebrate...
WDSRA: Play Pickleball, Make an Impact
I’ll admit it—I don’t know a dink from a drop shot, and I’ve never picked up a pickleball paddle. But I do know a...
Little Friends: Six Degrees of Separation – You Just Never Know
During the past month, I was out of town on vacation. While I always try to stay connected to work when I am away,...
May Editor’s Notes: What If?
Whenever the merry month of May rolls around, we’re mindful that the last Monday of the month presents Memorial Day, a holiday dedicated to...
Movies With Tarek – ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’
Twenty years later, and the competitive fashion world is still bringing the heat. The Devil Wears Prada 2 has class. It is an enticing sequel in which themes from the...
Kidsmatter 2 Us – Stressed About Tests? How To Reduce Test Anxiety in Young People
Springtime brings high-stakes testing for children and teens—from the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) for grades 3–8, to the Illinois Science Assessment, to the...
Visit Naperville – May Is a Month of Celebrations in Naperville
Whether it’s a recent graduation, celebrating Mom on Mother’s Day weekend, or the arrival of recent blooms, May is a month of joy and...
WDSRA –Autism Acceptance Month: Recreation as a Pathway To Belonging
April invites us to move beyond awareness and really lean into acceptance—welcoming individuals living with autism into the everyday spaces where community comes to...
Diveheart: Stories From the Heart – Can a Ventilator-Dependent Person Scuba Dive?
Muscular Dystrophy entered Matt Johnson’s life at an early age. It progressed to the point where Matt’s life depended on his breathing with the...
Real Life – Seeking Joy
Three to four times a year, a celestial optical illusion occurs wherein the planet Mercury appears to move backwards in the sky.
I know this...
Sharing and Caring – Computers, Laptops and Tablets Wanted
The Power Up Project is an organization started in 2018 by caring high school students seeing a need to get computers into the hands...
Sterling Bryan McDonald: Industrial Engineer, Architect, Colorist
Sterling Bryan McDonald was born November 29, 1892, in Alvo, Cass County, Nebraska, the son of Robert Dodge McDonald and Endora White.
He was educated...
Nuclear Notes – My Admiral Rickover Interview
The Admiral personally interviewed everyone applying to be a Navy nuclear propulsion officer. His interview was a stress test – looking for our resistance...