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Brain Health - It's A No Brainer! | Hoopeston

Mon, 03/06/2023 - 12:00 - Mon, 03/27/2023 - 12:00

Hoopeston Library

Brain Health - It's A No Brainer!

Brain Health - It's A No Brainer! | Oakwood

Thu, 03/30/2023 - 12:00 - Thu, 04/20/2023 - 12:00

Oakwood Public Library

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Blog Posts (23)

Celebrating Brain Awareness Week all year long

Eat carotenoid-rich foods for better health

health benefits of carotenoid rich foods with images of an orange, cantaloupe, sweet potato, eggs, corn and banana.

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

hands holding playing cards

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 (16)

Brain health is a no-brainer through a three-part brain health series in Marion

Learn keys to embracing aging during free senior wellness series at Memorial Hospital of Chester

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

Extension Specialist, SNAP-Education, Northeast Region