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Active Minds at CSU creates conversation, education about mental health

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Active Minds at CSU creates conversation, education about mental health

During her first year at Colorado State University, Megan Roepke appeared at a meeting for CSU’s chapter Active Mind to write positive affirmations in The Plaza. She left hooked on the pursuit of mental health education and conversation. “It looks really small,” Roepke said. “But at the time, seeing all these people come together and … Read more

Sitting ‘mentally active’ can reduce dementia risk, study finds

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Sitting 'mentally active' can reduce dementia risk, study finds

Sitting for hours on a regular basis can be harmful to your body and brain. A new study shows that keeping your brain active helps to reduce some of the negative effects of sedentary behavior. Engagement means activities like knitting or solving puzzles, instead of scrolling or passively looking at a screen. Scientists at the … Read more