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Fence with signs on it that say Don't give up and You Matter.
Read article: This September: Start a conversation. Be the difference.
This September: Start a conversation. Be the difference.
Each September is national Suicide Prevention Month. In 2023, 12.8 people seriously thought about suicide and 1.5 million people attempted it. Over...
An older woman performs a dumbbell bicep curl exercise
Read article: A Game-Changer for Women’s Health: Discovering the benefits of strength training for aging women
A Game-Changer for Women’s Health: Discovering the benefits of strength training for aging women
Strength training boasts an impressive list of health benefits, yet the group that stands to benefit the most – older women – is participating in...
A brain with the words Brain Awareness Week
Read article: Celebrate Brain Awareness Week all year long
Celebrate Brain Awareness Week all year long
Brain Awareness Week (BAW) is the global campaign to foster public enthusiasm and support for brain science. BAW was founded by the ...
A middle-aged man performs a seated bicep curl strengthening exercise
Read article: Strength at any age: The crucial role of strength training for adults
Strength at any age: The crucial role of strength training for adults
Strength training boasts an impressive list of health benefits, especially as you age, but most U.S. adults, and even fewer older adults, don’t meet...

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Brain Health - It's a No Brainer!
Illinois Extension Offers Brain Health Series in Savoy
SAVOY, Ill - Join Family Life Educator Emily Harmon for Brain Health - It's A No Brainer! at Windsor of Savoy. This is a research-informed series that educates adults about normal memory change and aging, highlights healthy brain contributors, and offers tips and strategies...
Older adults smiling together at a library table
Boost your brainpower with Wits Workout at the Eureka Public Library
EUREKA, Ill. — In 2025, University of Illinois Extension is launching a monthly program at the Eureka Public Library aimed at supporting brain health and social connection among older adults. The Wits Workout series, developed by University of Illinois Extension specialists,...