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Mindfulness programs help minoritized youth develop healthy …

WebURBANA, Ill. – Educational programs that promote mental and physical health can help young people – particularly in environments of chronic stress and …

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Skin-deep resilience: Hidden physical health costs for minority …

WebWhen youth thrive despite difficult circumstances, they are usually lauded for their accomplishments. However, overcoming adversity may have a hidden physiological …

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Health & Wellness College of Agricultural, Consumer and …

WebFood allergies pose a significant health risk, and even trace amounts of allergens can trigger severe reactions. Illinois researchers explored the use of near-infrared (NIR) …

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Studies discuss how to get the benefits of fiber without side …

WebURBANA, Ill. – Fiber-rich food is important for gastrointestinal health, but most Americans don’t get enough in their typical diet. While fiber supplements can help, …

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How love, health, and neighborhood intersect for Black Americans

WebURBANA, Ill. — Romantic relationships and neighborhood quality are both important predictors of mental and emotional wellbeing. But the larger societal context …

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Study provides more evidence that kids who cook have healthier …

WebURBANA, Ill. – In the United States, a majority of children exceed the recommended amount of empty calories in their diets, and fail to meet the …

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Farm stressors affect mental health of adults and adolescent …

WebURBANA, Ill. — Agriculture is a stressful occupation, and farmers face substantial mental health challenges. Research indicates they often experience higher …

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How diet quality affects the gut microbiota to promote health

WebURBANA, Ill. – We know that eating a healthy diet affects body weight, cholesterol levels, and heart health. A new study from the University of Illinois focuses …

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U of I receives funding to create, expand mental health resource

WebURBANA, Ill. – Even without the added stress of the COVID-19 pandemic, agricultural producers experience high levels of anxiety, depression, substance use, and …

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Nutrition & Health College of Agricultural, Consumer and

WebNutrition & Health. This concentration is a springboard for students interested in nutrition research, food product development, and many pre-health careers. Program …

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Research Areas College of Agricultural, Consumer and

WebACES research enhances lives and livelihoods from local to global communities. State-of-the-art research facilities on campus and across Illinois allow our discoveries to inform …

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An avocado a day keeps your gut microbes happy College of

WebURBANA, Ill. – Eating avocado as part of your daily diet can help improve gut health, a new study from University of Illinois shows. Avocados are a healthy food …

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Study: How mother and infant sleep patterns interact during the …

WebURBANA, Ill. — New mothers can expect sleep deprivation in the first few years of baby’s life. But too little sleep can take a toll on the health of both mother and …

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Parental income has long-term consequences for children’s health

WebURBANA, Ill. – A family’s socioeconomic status affects children’s health long into adulthood. Individuals growing up in low-income families have much higher risk of …

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Neighborhood trees may protect against high medical costs, poor …

WebURBANA, Ill. – In neighborhoods lacking tree cover, residents suffer poorer health and incur hundreds of dollars more in medical costs than neighbors on leafier …

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New health benefits of red seaweeds unveiled

WebURBANA, Ill. - Red seaweeds have been prevalent in the diets of Asian communities for thousands of years. In a new study, published in Marine Drugs, researchers have shown …

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Program Explorer ACES UIUC

WebIn-Person. College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences. 217-333-0460. [email protected]. Whether you’re into math or marketing, machinery or medicine, we …

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Illinois study shows universally positive effect of cover crops on …

WebURBANA, Ill. – Only a fraction of conventional row crop farmers grow cover crops after harvest, but a new global analysis from the University of Illinois shows the …

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Study links COVID-19 rates with nature equity, shows double

WebURBANA, Ill. – By now, it’s clear the COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly unkind to communities of color and low-income populations. The Centers for …

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