Features
MEMORY CAFES OFFER AID TO PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA AND THEIR CAREGIVERS
Dementia is something many people are familiar with. It is a disease characterized by memory loss, forgetfulness, and behavior change. More than 5 million Americans over the age of 65 are diagnosed with dementia, with one-in-ten people over 65 developing the disease.
Published on the River's Mouth Blog September 2019
FREE GENEALOGY SERVICES THROUGH THE LIBRARY
Since 1974, the Larimer County Genealogical Society has helped those who are interested in their family history get in touch with their roots. Driven to learn and share their interest of genealogy with others, members of this nonprofit organization offer free genealogy classes and learning programs available through the Poudre River Public Library District.
Published on the River's Mouth Blog August 2019
BOOKS AND BEYOND: THE UNEXPECTED PERKS OF A LIBRARY CARD
September is Library Card Sign Up Month, and there is no better time to become a member of the Poudre River Public Library District! Being a library cardholder allows you to do more than just check out books; it enables you to freely access a multitude of online resources, streaming services, and materials you would normally have to pay for.
Published on the River's Mouth Blog September 2019
NUTRITION ALUMNA SUPPORTS FUTURE RESEARCH LEADERS
After earning three degrees from Colorado State University’s Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Karen Morris-Fine led a successful career as a toxicologist for major companies like Coca-Cola and The Boeing Company. Now in retirement, Morris-Fine is leading by example to support research at CSU.
Published on CSU’s SOURCE March 2018
Science Writing
CSU RESEARCHER SEEKS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT FAT TISSUE DISORDER, LIPEDEMA
There is a growing awareness of a disease called lipedema, which causes fat to be distributed toward the lower body (legs and hips) under the skin.
Michelle Foster, an associate professor and researcher for Colorado State University’s Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, recently received a grant from the Lipedema Foundation to investigate this poorly understood disease.
Published on CSU’s SOURCE October 2017
CSU RESEARCHER TO STUDY POSITIVE EFFECTS OF BLUEBERRIES IN POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN
A CSU faculty member is leading an interdisciplinary research team that will study the effects of blueberries on cardiovascular health in postmenopausal women with elevated blood pressure.
The project is headed by Sarah A. Johnson, an assistant professor and director of the Functional Foods & Human Health Laboratory in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition. The basis of Johnson’s research stems from her time at Florida State University, where she earned her master’s and doctorate...
Published on CSU’s SOURCE June 2017
CSU PROFESSOR RECOGNIZED FOR RESEARCH IN BLOOD VESSEL FUNCTION
For his extensive research in human cardiovascular physiology, Frank Dinenno, a professor in the Department of Health and Exercise Science and director of Colorado State University’s Human Cardiovascular Physiology Laboratory, was awarded the 2018 Inaugural Environmental and Exercise Physiology (EEP) Impact Award by the American Physiological Society
Published on CSU’s SCOURCE August 2017
Press Releases
SUMMER YOUTH SPORT CAMPS OFFER FUN AND ACTIVITY FOR KIDS
Looking for a fun option to keep your kids moving this summer? The Colorado State University Youth Sport Camps are back for the 2018 season. The camps, which originally started in 1970, are health and fitness-oriented programs aimed at youngsters to promote healthy and active lifestyles within the community. This year marks the 48th anniversary of the Youth Sport Camps.
Published on CSU’s SOURCE February 2018