May 22, 2025 | Ethan Simmons HK researchers found that the school children who more closely adhered to a special diet showed better control over their attention A diet rich in fiber and antioxidants, low in fat and full of colorful berries and vegetables has shown a strong connection to slowed cognitive decline in older […]
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SPICE-Healthcare: Dietary assessments for culturally diverse older adults
March 07, 2024 | Ethan Simmons SPICE-Healthcare is meant to assist the growing population of older adults from culturally diverse backgrounds who are enrolling in long-term care services A cross-campus team of researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, led by Kinesiology and Community Health Assistant Professor Mina Raj, has received two grants to test […]
CHAD symposium returns with thanks for pilot grants
March 03, 2023 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Pilot grants reignite Chad Symposium, fostering research collaboration and innovation The first Center for Health, Aging, and Disability (CHAD) symposium since 2017 was a celebration of the research accomplished with the help of the Pilot Grant Program. Three researchers from the College of Applied Health Sciences—Naiman Khan, an associate […]
Khan’s R01 grant aimed at measuring lutein effect on cognitive function
Sept. 15, 2021 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Whether you’re a parent or Popeye, you’ve been extolling the virtues of spinach for decades. Now, one of AHS’ researchers is prepared to study the effects of the leafy green vegetable. KCH Associate Professor Naiman Khan has received an R01 grant from the NIH’s National Institute of Child Health […]
AHS researchers adapt iPALS for the COVID-19 world
Nov. 11, 2020 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Nothing in 2020 has gone according to anyone’s expectations, because of the pandemic. But thanks to some adaptation and innovation from College of Applied Health Sciences researchers and their cross-campus collaborators, Champaign County schoolchildren are learning some new life skills. The Illinois Physical Activity and Life Skills Wellness Program, […]
Podcast: A Few Minutes With … Naiman Khan
Dec. 12, 2020 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Kinesiology and Community Health assistant professor Naiman Khan speaks with AHS media relations specialist Vince Lara about his research on the impact of diet on cognitive health. Related news