The holidays are fast approaching, and what is usually a fun time of preparation and anticipation for many is now clouded by uncertainty with COVID-...
Extension program promotes brain health in older adults
URBANA, Ill. – Our brains control important executive functions, such as speaking, thinking, learning, making sound decisions, and remembering. In addition to physical exercise, getting at least seven to eight hours of quality sleep and eating a heart-healthy diet improves brain fitness for...
Seniors, don’t just eat cereal for dinner
DECATUR, Ill - When teaching nutrition education classes to seniors, Caitlin Mellendorf, registered dietitian and University of Illinois Extension nutrition and wellness educator, regularly hears that after years of cooking for themselves and their families, easy meals like cereal and milk or a...
