Colorado State University Columbine Health Systems Center for Healthy Aging
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The Columbine Healthy Systems Center for Healthy Aging at Colorado State University is a catalyst for interdisciplinary research and evidence-based outreach to improve lifespan and healthspan.
04/15/2026
Interested in learning how to live a longer, healthier life? Tune into “Living Healthy Longer,” our podcast that breaks down the science of aging in an accessible and engaging way.
From cutting edge research at Colorado State University to real world tips for everyday life, we explore what it truly means to live longer and better. Covering everything from brain health to behavior, we’re bringing the science of healthy aging out of the lab and into your life.
Listen, learn, and rethink what aging can look like.
🔗 Link in bio and on our website
04/12/2026
What you eat today may shape your cognitive health tomorrow!
Findings from Colorado State University highlight diet quality as a key determinant of cognitive outcomes, with potential pathways involving inflammation regulation, nutrient availability, and cardiovascular function.
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04/03/2026
CSU research featured on 60 Minutes 🐏
The CBS newsmagazine 60 Minutes recently highlighted Colorado State University’s groundbreaking research on dementia in dogs, offering new insight into neurodegenerative diseases in both animals and humans.
By studying cognitive decline in dogs, researchers are uncovering pathways that could lead to better understanding, earlier detection, and potential treatments for conditions like dementia.
Want the full story? Click the link in our bio to see how this work is impacting brain health.
03/26/2026
Did you know after about age 30, our bodies start to function less effectively?
Physical and cognitive changes start long before old age. Scientists study how metabolism, bones, arteries and sleep change over time to support interventions that promote healthspan.
Small lifestyle choices like exercise balanced nutrition and social connection support better aging outcomes!
03/17/2026
Meet the Center’s Associate Director, Deana Davalos!
Dr. Deana Davalos is a licensed psychologist, Director of the Aging Clinic of the Rockies, Associate Director of CSU’s Columbine Health Systems Center for Healthy Aging, and a Professor in the Department of Psychology. She has published on cognitive aging and neurophysiology and works with a multi-disciplinary team to create community-based interventions for individuals with dementia-related diseases and their caregivers.
Her dedication to improving the lives of older adults and their families shines through in everything she does, making a meaningful impact in the community every day!
03/08/2026
Join the Center for Healthy Aging Research Registry and become part of a community helping shape the future of how we age!
By signing up you can contribute to study topics that interest you and contribute to real-world discoveries. It’s simple, voluntary, and a meaningful way to participate in citizen science for a healthier tomorrow.
Head to the link in our bio to sign up.
03/08/2026
Welcome inside the spaces where aging science comes alive!
From labs to collaboration hubs, our environment supports discovery, learning, and connection. 💡
Every area reflects our commitment to research, training the next generation, and engaging with communities.
03/05/2026
Did you know that regulation of your blood sugar can change as you age? 🩸
Insulin sensitivity drops and insulin production slows, leaving sugar in your bloodstream longer.
This can increase your risk for diabetes and related health issues.
➡️ Swipe to see why this matters and how small lifestyle habits can make a big difference!
02/28/2026
Meet Dr. Nicole Ehrhart, Director of CSU’s Center for Healthy Aging!
A leader in aging research, she’s spent 20+ years advancing regenerative medicine, cancer therapies, and strategies to extend healthspan in humans and animals. Breaking barriers as the first woman to hold a University-level Endowed Chair at CSU, she’s shaping the future of healthy aging. 🌟
02/24/2026
Happy Tip Tuesday, our weekly series sharing small, research backed habits that support healthy living at every age!
This week’s tip focuses on heart and artery health. Research shows that regular aerobic exercise, lowering excess sodium, maintaining a healthy weight and blood glucose in low normal ranges can significantly improve how well your arteries dilate and reduce stiffness as you age.
Small habits today can help your body work optimally as you age.
See you next 💚
02/19/2026
A first look at Moving Through Parkinson’s 🎬
This upcoming film highlights the inspiring Moving Through Parkinson’s group hosted at the Center and led by Lisa Morgan. Through movement, community, and resilience, participants redefine what it means to live well with Parkinson’s.
Filmed by Charlie Theobald. Full film coming soon!
02/10/2026
This or That: CHA Edition!
Healthy aging looks different for everyone. Get to know Ali, our admin assistant, and how she lives a healthy lifestyle!
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People in general are living longer and that is great news, but it also creates a need for addressing critical challenges related to age-related diseases and disabilities. Even more important, it challenges us to consider ways to promote successful, healthy aging so people can live the healthiest and most productive lives.
The Columbine Health Systems Center for Healthy Aging, launched with a generous $5 million gift from Bob and Kitty Wilson, owners of Columbine Health Systems, addresses these challenges by serving as a catalyst for interdisciplinary research, education, and community engagement around cutting-edge issues involved in healthy and successful aging.
The Center unites current expertise and active research programs at CSU in the biological and psychological/sociological aspects of healthy aging, basic and translational science, and integration of animal and human models of aging. True to CSU’s land-grant heritage, a significant focus of activity involves community engagement and the translation of scientific discoveries to programs and policies that support successful aging.
The Columbine Health Systems Center for Healthy Aging houses an integrated suite of offices and lab spaces for faculty who are engaging in cutting-edge research on biological, cognitive, psychological, social, and behavioral factors that lead to healthy and successful aging. The Center leverages and brings together extensive existing research on aging at the university, and offers new opportunities for research and community programs.
CSU has a long history of aging-related research, and this beautiful new center provides a collaborative, state-of-the-art space to bring successful researchers together from across disciplines to work toward innovative solutions that support healthy and successful aging. The Center provides an environment in which cross-disciplinary research can take place and innovative ideas can more easily flourish.
In addition to research activities, part of the mission of the Center is to offer evidence-based outreach services. Please visit the Aging Clinic of the Rockies website to learn more about neuropsychological testing and counseling services for older adults and their families.
The Center reports to the Vice President for Research and a board represented by the deans of the Colleges of Health and Human Sciences, Natural Sciences, Engineering, and Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
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