An Illinois Department of Public Health page explaining how regular physical activity supports cardiovascular health, with exercise recommendations and links to related resources from the AHA and CDC.
The Move Your Way® tools, videos, and fact sheets on this page have tips that make it easier to get a little more active. And small changes can add up to big health benefits!
The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans provides evidence-based guidance to help Americans maintain or improve their health through physical activity.
The physical activity hub of Illinois Extension's Eat. Move. Save. site, linking to resources on why movement matters, activity ideas, and a no-gym exercise library.
A USDA nutrition program and website offering visual eating guidance, personalized meal planning tools, and resources based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
An overview of Link Up Illinois, a SNAP-matching program that doubles the value of Link card purchases toward fresh produce at participating Illinois locations.
An IDHS page for the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, which provides low-income Illinoisans aged 60 and older with benefits to purchase fresh, locally grown food.
The CDC's central hub for high blood pressure information, with resources on prevention, management, risk factors, and tools for health professionals and the public.
The CDC's central diabetes hub, with information on prevention, symptoms, treatment, and living with diabetes, plus resources for health professionals and public health.
A CDC search tool for finding nearby National Diabetes Prevention Program lifestyle change programs, filterable by location, language, and delivery format including virtual options.
The IDPH hub for heart disease and stroke, with Illinois statistics, an overview of the state's cardiovascular health equity program, and links to related subtopics and resources.
An IDPH page explaining key cardiovascular health metrics including BMI, cholesterol, blood pressure, triglycerides, and blood sugar, with reference tables showing healthy target ranges for each.
An IDPH hub on diabetes in Illinois, covering types, symptoms, risk factors, and prevention, with links to the state prevention program and external resources.
The AHA's Illinois affiliate page showcasing local community health initiatives, policy advocacy priorities, upcoming events, board membership, and contact information for the Chicago office.
The ADA's Illinois chapter page with local diabetes education resources, a Humana-sponsored wellness video series, upcoming events, and volunteer and fundraising opportunities.
A participant resource hub for Chicago CARES DPP, with links to healthy eating guides, physical activity resources, prediabetes videos, and a CDC risk test in English and Spanish.
An NIA page on the health benefits of staying socially and mentally engaged as you age, with organized activity ideas across five lifestyle categories.
A University of Illinois Extension blog post on how aging affects sleep quality, with practical sleep hygiene tips to support overall health and immune function.
The AHA's sleep resource hub covering sleep's role in heart health, recommended sleep amounts, and tips for better sleep hygiene, with infographics and videos.
An Alzheimer's Association resource hub for public health professionals on reducing dementia risk, with science summaries, toolkits, prevalence maps, and strategies for community implementation.
An Alzheimer's Association page outlining ten brain-healthy habits, from exercise and diet to sleep and blood pressure control, with links to a habit-builder tool.
An NIA page on maintaining cognitive health in older adults, covering physical health, diet, exercise, mental engagement, social connection, and medication effects on the brain.
AARP's Brain Health Resource Center, with tools, articles, and explainers on brain diseases, the Staying Sharp program, cognitive assessment, and brain-healthy lifestyle topics.
The Know ALZ project homepage, an Illinois initiative focused on early detection and awareness of Alzheimer's disease in high-risk and underserved communities, with resources and a digital toolkit.
An AgeOptions initiative connecting older Illinois adults and caregivers to evidence-based workshops on chronic disease self-management, fall prevention, and caregiver support, in person and online.
A free Alzheimer's Association tool that guides users through assessing their current habits and building a personalized, research-backed brain health action plan.
An IPHA initiative supporting community health workers and public health organizations in Illinois through a CHW capacity building center and an operations and billing hub.
A free Alzheimer's Association workplace program offering employers a brain health assessment, tailored communication resources, and tools to support employees' cognitive well-being.
Alzheimer’s Association Brain Health Advancement Institute
The Alzheimer's Association's professional hub for brain health advancement, connecting researchers, clinicians, and public health professionals to research, education tools, and partnership programs focused on dementia risk reduction.
A joint Alzheimer's Association and AARP directory for finding local senior care resources, programs, and services by category and zip code across the United States.
Alzheimer's Association Building Brain-Healthy Habits education program
An Alzheimer's Association volunteer-led community education program on brain-healthy habits, including exercise, diet, and personalized action planning, searchable by zip code through the Community Resource Finder.
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