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SJO Athletics the week of February 25 - March 2

Spartan Coy Hayes wrestles Richmond-Burton's Brody Rudkin during their first-round 150-pound wrestleback match at the IHSA Individual Wrestling State Finals on Friday. Hayes, a sophomore, lost the match 8-3. Look for the state-qualifier to return to the State Farm Center in 2025.

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Nearly half of older Americans can’t even afford basic needs

I worked hard my whole career and retired feeling secure. Then I lost every last dime in a scam. I was left with $1,300 a month in Social Security benefits to live on in an area where monthly expenses run about $3,700.

I’m a smart woman, but scams against older Americans are increasing in number and sophistication. Whether through scams, strained savings, or costs of living going up, half of older Americans — that’s 27 million households — can’t afford their basic needs.

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What da funk? A stinky body can be a sign of a health issue

Death, taxes and body odor.

They’re things we can all expect in life, no matter how clean you are. But health care providers want you to know when body odor is a sign of a more serious health problem.

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Luis Garcia, MD, an OSF HealthCare pediatrician, says sweat and bacteria are the main culprits behind body odor. Warmth and moisture in parts of the body (like your armpits and feet), plus going through puberty and general poor hygiene, can make the smell worse.

SJO Athletics the week of February 25 - March 2

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