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5 ways to reduce your risk of stroke
In honor of Stroke Awareness Month, we reviewed the signs and symptoms of strokes in our last blog from April 26 (...
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Act F.A.S.T. in response to stroke
Did you know that May is National Stroke Awareness Month? While we may not think about strokes often, they are one of the leading causes of death and...
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Celebrating Brain Awareness Week all year long
Brain Awareness Week is the global campaign to foster public enthusiasm and support for brain science. BAW was founded by the...
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Eat carotenoid-rich foods for better health
Where Carotenoids are Found Naturally occurring plant pigments. More than 650 types exist in nature. These pigments are found in...
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Eat red, blue, and purple foods for better health
Eat Red, Blue, and Purple Foods for Better Health The function of Anthocyanins in Plants Colored pigments in...
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Adopt a brain-healthy lifestyle, its a no-brainer!
Today we’ll be talking about brain health in honor of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month so if you have a brain, this information is for you!...
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Improving brain health and memory
When someone asks you to think about health, wellness and fitness, you usually think about physical health, exercise or nutrition. Throughout a...
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Unplug and re-engage in life
Since summer is almost here, I thought it would be a good idea to re-post this article about unplugging from our devices and enjoying our...

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Learn what research reveals for current health challenges
URBANA, Ill. – The rush of summer activities can interrupt healthy routines. Researchers from University of Illinois can help guide your summer health choices. A series of seven workshops will dive into a wide range of topics, from fitness to brain health.  The free online webinars are...
Keep Your Brain Healthy with Monthly Brain Health Exercise Class
STERLING, Ill.-Keep your brain fit and healthy from the comfort of your own home! Current research indicates that challenging the brain is one of several things you can do to contribute to your own brain health as you age.   Challenging activities is one way to train your brain...

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