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Wellness Wake Up Call

Healthy Aging Starts with a Healthy Back

By Kristin Bogdonas
Published September 7, 2026 at 5:00 AM CDT
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This week, learn simple ways to protect your back and support mobility as you age. From strengthening your core and improving posture to taking movement breaks and practicing safer lifting habits, small changes can help keep your spine healthy and support an active, independent lifestyle.

Wellness Wake Up Call
Kristin Bogdonas
Kristin Bogdonas began employment with University of Illinois Extension in August 2013 and serves Henry, Mercer, Rock Island, and Stark counties in her role as nutrition & wellness educator. Bogdonas provides research-based programs and resources to diverse audiences via experiential, interactive programming as well as web-based platforms and social media outlets. She strives to inspire healthy lifestyles in others so people can live their best lives.
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