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.

Join the Center for Healthy Aging Research Registry and become part of a community helping shape the future of how we ag...
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.

Did you know that regulation of your blood sugar can change as you age? 🩸Insulin sensitivity drops and insulin productio...
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!

Meet Dr. Nicole Ehrhart, Director of CSU’s Center for Healthy Aging! A leader in aging research, she’s spent 20+ years a...
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. 🌟

Happy Tip Tuesday, our weekly series sharing small, research backed habits that support healthy living at every age!This...
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!

Did you know your arteries naturally become stiffer as you age and produce less nitric oxide, a molecule that helps them...
01/26/2026

Did you know your arteries naturally become stiffer as you age and produce less nitric oxide, a molecule that helps them dilate during activity? This change can increase risk for heart disease, stroke, and even cognitive decline over time. Understanding how your body changes with age helps you make choices that protect your healthspan.

Want to learn simple research backed ways to support your artery health? Tune in this Tuesday for Tips Tuesday where we share practical habits you can start right away.

We don’t just study aging, we turn science into action.At the Columbine Health Systems Center for Healthy Aging, researc...
01/23/2026

We don’t just study aging, we turn science into action.

At the Columbine Health Systems Center for Healthy Aging, research doesn’t stay in the lab. It becomes education, training, and community partnerships that support real people at every stage of life.

From cutting-edge research on how we age, to interdisciplinary learning for students and professionals, to outreach that brings discoveries into everyday life, our work is all about helping people prevent disease, stay mobile, and age with a healthy mind and body.

Follow along as we share the science behind healthy aging and how it’s making an impact right now.

Through interdisciplinary research, hands-on education, and community engagement, we turn aging science into real-world ...
01/20/2026

Through interdisciplinary research, hands-on education, and community engagement, we turn aging science into real-world impact! 🧬🌱

In simpler terms, we study how people age — and how they can stay healthy, active, and independent as they get older. By bringing together researchers, students, and community partners, we explore the biological, mental, and social sides of aging.

Our work goes beyond the lab. We turn research into education, programs, and real-world solutions that support individuals, families, and communities across the lifespan.

Did you know, Colorado State University is the first university in Colorado to be designated an Age-Friendly University ...
12/19/2025

Did you know, Colorado State University is the first university in Colorado to be designated an Age-Friendly University (AFU)? 🐏✨

What does “age-friendly” actually mean?
It means CSU is committed to creating a campus where people of every age can learn, participate, grow, and belong.

CSU’s AFU designation reflects something we deeply believe:
A campus that embraces aging is a campus that supports connection, inclusion, and lifelong opportunity.

We’re proud to be part of a university leading the way in age-friendly innovation.

Happy Tip Tuesday, our weekly series sharing small, research-backed habits that support healthy living at every age!Sinc...
12/17/2025

Happy Tip Tuesday, our weekly series sharing small, research-backed habits that support healthy living at every age!

Since it’s finals week for many at CSU, today’s tip is all about sleep — one of the most important factors for both academic performance and healthy aging.

Here are 3 inclusive, research-backed strategies you can adapt to your lifestyle:
😴 Set a gentle sleep routine — even a loose schedule improves memory and focus.
📱 Reduce blue light before bed — if screens are unavoidable, lower brightness or switch to “night mode.”
🌙 Shape your ideal sleep space — cool room, eye mask, soft lighting, white noise, whatever makes rest accessible to you.

Sleep supports:
🧠 Cognitive function
🔥 Metabolic health
❤️ Heart and stress regulation
🦵 Mobility and balance

No matter what finals week looks like for you — studying, working, caregiving, commuting — you deserve rest. Your health matters today and years from now!

See you next 💚🐏

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151 W. Lake Street
Fort Collins, CO
80524

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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Our Purpose at CHSCHA

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.