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Read article: Let's walk! Take the first step to improve your health
Let's walk! Take the first step to improve your health
Spring has sprung and now that the days are longer and the temperatures are warmer, there is one simple thing we should all be doing – walking!...
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Read article: Celebrate Brain Awareness Week
Celebrate Brain Awareness Week
Brain Awareness Week (BAW) is the global campaign to foster public enthusiasm and support for brain science. BAW was founded by the Dana Alliance for...
5 tips to decrease S.A.D.: Light therapy, vitamin D, sleep routine, exercise regularly, reduce caffeine and alcohol
Read article: Overcoming SAD: Preparing for darker mornings and later sunsets
Overcoming SAD: Preparing for darker mornings and later sunsets
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a kind of sadness that often manifests itself in the late autumn and early winter. This is because the reduced...
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Read article: 5 ways to reduce your risk of stroke
5 ways to reduce your risk of stroke
In honor of Stroke Awareness Month, we reviewed the signs and symptoms of strokes in our last blog from April 26 (...

News Releases

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Enhance Brain Health with Wits Fitness Classes at Local Libraries
York Township Public Library and Mt. Carroll Public Library are proud to announce Wits Fitness, a series of monthly workshops designed to boost brain health and cognitive function. Led by Kara Schweitzer, an educator from University of Illinois Extension, participants will embark on an engaging...
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Brain health is a no brainer with three-part series for seniors
PINCKNEYVILLE, Ill. –Aging, memory, and lifestyle factors all contribute to the health of our brains. Join Illinois Extension for a free three-part brain health series during the month of October. Throughout the series, participants will learn about the aging brain and what you can do to...
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Illinois Extension to offer free programming in Ogle County
OREGON, Ill. – University of Illinois Extension serving Ogle County will be offering upcoming programs in Rochelle and Oregon. Join Extension educator, Kara Schweitzer, as she leads these free sessions which are open to the public. Register by calling 815-632-3611. Penning the...