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Read article: Strong body, strong mind: Can exercise reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease?
Strong body, strong mind: Can exercise reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease?
You know exercise is good for your heart, lungs, muscles, and bones, but recently experts are finding increasing evidence showing that exercise is...
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Read article: Celebrating Brain Awareness Week all year long
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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Brain health series expands to Ogden community
ODGEN, Ill – Illinois Extension invites the Ogden community to Brain Health - It's a No-Brainer! Join Health and Family Educator Emily Harmon for this research-informed series at the Ogden Rose Public Library (103 W Main St, Ogden, IL 61859). This free four-part series educates adults on aging,...
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Wits Fitness classes resume in August across central Illinois
ARTHUR, Ill. — Wits Fitness classes will resume in August following a summer break in July. Join University of Illinois educator Cheri Burcham each month for engaging, hands-on activities that help boost cognitive function and memory. This fun, informative class is perfect for keeping everyone's...
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Local Dementia Friendly Kickoff Success
URBANA, Ill – Residents gathered in the Lewis Auditorium of the Urbana Free Library on March 23 to learn more about what it means to be part of a dementia-friendly community at the Dementia Friendly Champaign-Urbana Kick-Off event. This event allowed the public to learn about DFCU...
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Celebrate Dementia Friendly Community Recognition in Urbana
URBANA, Ill – What does it mean to be a Dementia Friendly community? Learn all about it at the upcoming Dementia Friendly Champaign-Urbana Kick-Off event!  Join representatives from Illinois Extension and other local organizations for the Dementia Friendly Champaign-Urbana Kickoff. This...