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A positive attitude towards physical activity may be linked to less anxiety about ageing.

Researchers have found that having a positive attitude towards physical activity is associated with less anxiety about ageing. | Health

Since 2011, roughly 10,000 people in the U.S. have turned 65 every day. The Baby Boomer generation and those born before 1946 make up the country's fastest growing age group, which is on track to outnumber children by 2035.

Growing older is the greatest risk factor for acquiring Parkinson’s disease, and many people live with symptoms for several years before being diagnosed.

REGIONAL—Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host a virtual educational series “A Journey Through Parkinson’s Disease,” on Zoom 10-11 a.m. Thursdays, July 13, July 20 and July 27. The

Having the skills to be successful in remote work can open employment possibilities for Iowans no matter where they live. Iowans can gain these skills

When avian influenza infects a poultry operation, the impact can be far-reaching. Producers, workers, families and communities can face immediate and

Filing a 2021 federal tax return will involve a little extra preparation for many families because of some short-term programs that were put in place

Angie Abbott Angie Abbott, assistant dean of Purdue University’s College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) and associate director for Purdue Extension Health and Human Sciences, aims to help Hoosiers thrive. A registered dietitian, Abbott started her career at Purdue Extension HHS with the goal of improving diet quality and well-being across the state of Indiana. Now, she leads the Purdue Extension HHS initiative. In doing so, Abbott seeks to continue to develop and improve educational progr...

Purdue Extension has released its 2020 annual impact report sharing the many ways Extension served Hoosiers as an educational partner during the past year. During a year filled with challenges, Purdue Extension found innovative ways to reach Hoosiers in all of life’s stages. Extension trains tomorrow’s leaders through the Indiana 4-H Youth Development program. From hosting its first Indiana World Changers 4-H Hackathon for teens to partnering with the U.S. Soccer Foundation on a research-ba...