Healthy Aging

CSU a catalyst for research, outreach and education on healthy aging

a source special report
produced by University Marketing and Communications

published Feb. 1, 2024

As a land-grant institution, Colorado State University is dedicated to serving as a catalyst for interdisciplinary research and community outreach, so that people can live the healthiest and most productive lives possible.

CSU is home to the Columbine Health Systems Center for Healthy Aging, which bridges the university’s long history in aging-related research with its land-grant roots in extension and community outreach. This special report from SOURCE explores the work happening at CSU and provides insights into active aging.

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VR’s health benefits | Body health and brain function | Health tracker benefits | Cellular aging | Key to healthy aging | Healthy aging programs

Media tip sheet: CSU experts available to discuss variety of topics surrounding healthy aging

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Aging and brain health ​

Waist circumference may provide insights into brain health.

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Healthy competition? ​

Wearable health trackers can motivate healthier behaviors, but it can be taken too far.

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Translating research ​

Can we treat cellular aging like a disease for higher impact care?

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The key to healthy aging? ​

Beans, beans and more beans (and some tea), CSU professor says.

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Living longer, healthier, happier ​

Office of Engagement and Extension prioritizes healthy aging programs to meet changing demographic needs.

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Special Reports

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