College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

Blog Keywords

An older woman performs a dumbbell bicep curl exercise

A Game-Changer for Women’s Health: Discovering the benefits of strength training for aging women

April 17, 2025

Strength training boasts an impressive list of health benefits, yet the group that stands to benefit the most – older women – is participating in strengthening activities the least. National guidelines recommend that adults and older adults engage in muscle strengthening activities at least 2 days...

Finish this story

Person performing a concentration bicep curl with a dumbbell

Move to improve: Using exercise to prevent or manage diabetes

November 9, 2023

Health Insights Illinois

Diabetes is the eighth leading cause of death in Illinois and in the U.S. It also doubles an individual’s risk of heart disease or stroke, the first and fifth leading causes of death respectively. November is national diabetes month, and chances are, you or someone you love has diabetes or...

Finish this story

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

EEO myExtension Staff Login

Blog Keywords

Diabetes Blogs

A Game-Changer for Women’s Health: Discovering the benefits of strength training for aging women

Move to improve: Using exercise to prevent or manage diabetes