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Events (15)

Discover Brain Health Series: Fits Wits

Wed, 09/28/2022 - 12:00

Catlin Library

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Discover Brain Health Series: Head Strong

Wed, 10/05/2022 - 12:00

Catlin Library

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Discover Brain Health Series: Know the Ten Signs: Early Detection Matters Presented by the Alzheimer's Association

Wed, 10/12/2022 - 12:00

Catlin Library

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Wits Fitness Sterling | October

10:00-11:30 AM

Mon, 10/17/2022 - 12:00

Whiteside Extension Office

Wits Fitness Thomson Library | October

10:30-NOON

Thu, 10/20/2022 - 12:00

Carroll-Lee-Whiteside Wits Fitness Online |October

10:00 AM -11:00 AM

Mon, 10/24/2022 - 12:00

Online

Debunking Common Myths in Psychology and Neuroscience | Autumn Health Picks

Wed, 10/26/2022 - 12:00

Online

brain images from medical scan

Wits Fitness Mt. Carroll Library | October

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Thu, 10/27/2022 - 12:00

Wits Fitness Mt. Carroll Library | November

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Thu, 11/10/2022 - 12:00

Wits Fitness Sterling | November

10:00-11:30 AM

Mon, 11/14/2022 - 12:00

Whiteside Extension Office

Carroll-Lee-Whiteside Wits Fitness Online |November

10:00 AM- 11:30 AM

Mon, 11/28/2022 - 12:00

Wits Fitness Sterling | 2022 Monthly Sessions

10:00 AM- 11:30 AM

Mon, 12/12/2022 - 12:00

Whiteside Extension Office

Wits Fitness Thomson Library | Monthly Sessions

10:30-NOON

Thu, 12/15/2022 - 12:00

Wits Fitness Mt. Carroll Library |2022 Monthly Sessions

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Thu, 12/15/2022 - 12:00

Mt. Carroll Extension Office

Carroll-Lee-Whiteside Wits Fitness Online |Monthly Sessions

10:00 AM -11:00 AM

Mon, 12/19/2022 - 12:00

Online

Blog Posts (23)

Celebrating Brain Awareness Week all year long

Eat carotenoid-rich foods for better health

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Eat red, blue, and purple foods for better health

Health benefits of anthocyanin-rich foods with a red, blue, and purple background.

Adopt a brain-healthy lifestyle, its a no-brainer!

a brain made up of different healthy foods

Improving brain health and memory

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Unplug and re-engage in life

family sitting on bench

Being grateful is good for you

heart ornament with I am grateful printed on it

Coloring - It's not just for kids!

colored pencils and book

Practice Mindful Eating for Your Health

person eating apple

Immerse Yourself in Nature for Improved Health

person hiking towards woods

"Make Your Mark" for Older Americans Month 2020

man with hat on smiling

Practice Mindfulness in May

Frequent Social Contact in Midlife May Reduce Dementia Risk

Two older friends

National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month

Would You Want to Know?

Forest Bathing for Improved Health

Stress–Less and Your Brain Will Thank You!

Tips from the Latest Research on Alzheimer's and Dementia

Find a Healthy Balance with Technology and Your Children

Building Your Baby's Brain

Think about keeping your brain strong today and every day in honor of Brain Awareness Week

Reconnect with the world outside for optimal health

Unplug and Re-Engage in Life

News Releases (14)

Learn what research reveals for current health challenges

Understand the science behind being healthy

Keep Your Brain Healthy with Monthly Brain Health Exercise Class

Expand understanding of vital health topics with cutting-edge research

Chemicals in common household products affect brain development in children

Brain health exercise program at Thomson library gives adults tools to keep wits fit

Help Your Brain Be Strong and Healthy in 2021 With Carroll-Lee-Whiteside Extension

Keep Your Brain Healthy With Monthly Brain Health Exercise Classes with Carroll-Lee-Whiteside Extension

Extension program promotes brain health in older adults

Teens & Mental Health: Study finds 7 in 10 teens struggle with mental health

Recognizing and Managing Stress Webinar

Learn tips for keeping your brain fit

Brain Health & Aging Resources from Illinois Extension

Extension Hosts Brain Health Program

Staff (2)

Tessa Hobbs-Curley

Tessa Hobbs-Curley

Family Life Educator

Nayaab Sattar

Nayaab Sattar

SNAP-Ed Educator