Category: Health
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Craig Triplett, Black Hills State University – Past Athletic Experience and Health
Competing in sports during high school could positively affect your long-term health. Craig Triplett, assistant professor of exercise science at Black Hills State University, examines how being active could lead to future wellness. Craig Triplett, DPT, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, School of Behavioral Sciences, Black Hills State University, Spearfish, SD. Triplett obtained his B.S. in Wellness…
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Jaume Padilla, University of Missouri – Fidgeting
Do you fidget while you sit? Jaume Padilla, assistant professor of nutrition at the University of Missouri, discusses whether this sometimes annoying activity can actually keep you healthier. Jaume Padilla, Ph.D., serves as an assistant professor of nutrition and exercise physiology at the University of Missouri. Padilla’s research focuses primarily on understanding the physiological and…
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Richard Stevens, University of Connecticut – Artificial Lighting and Our Health
Turn off the lights. Richard Stevens, professor in the school of medicine at the University of Connecticut, examines the effects of electric light on our circadian rhythms. Dr. Stevens has been working for a long time trying to help figure out why people get cancer. One of his major interests has been in the possible…
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Lorraine Maxwell, Cornell University – Schools Falling Apart
The condition of a school’s building could resemble the learning done within it. Lorraine Maxwell, associate professor in the department of design & environmental analysis at Cornell University, explores if a rundown school could doom a child’s education from the beginning. I joined the Design and Environmental Analysis faculty in 1993 as my first full…
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Claire Vallotton, Michigan State University – Dad’s Mental Health Matters
How important are fathers to a child’s wellbeing? Claire Vallotton, associate professor in the department of Human Development and Family Studies at Michigan State University, examines what effect being a good dad can have on your kids. Dr. Vallotton earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Simpson College, and a Ph.D. in Human Development from…
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Julianna Jenkins, University of Missouri – Songbirds Face Risks Leaving The Nest
Not all birds face the same risks when leaving the nest. Julianna Jenkins, post-doctoral research fellow at the University of Missouri, explores the survival rates of two types of birds as they venture on their own. My dissertation work focused on understanding the transition between the nesting and postfledging life stages of Neotropical migrant songbirds…
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Jean Twenge, San Diego State University – Are Millennials More Sexually Active?
Are millennials more sexually active than previous generations? Jean Twenge, professor of psychology at San Diego State University, explores if social media and other factors have led to a rise in sexual exploration among youth. Jean M. Twenge, Professor of psychology at San Diego State University, is the author of more than 100 scientific publications and…
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Scott Campbell, University of Michigan – Solitude
When was the last time you were somewhere quiet? Scott Campbell, professor of telecommuncations at the University of Michigan, discusses solitude and its benefits in a more connected world. Scott W. Campbell, PhD is Pohs Professor of Telecommunications and Associate Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Michigan. His research helps explain mobile communication…
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Robert Edgell, SUNY Polytechnic Institute – Health & A.I.
Artificial intelligence could help you make healthier food choices. Robert Edgell, professor of technology management at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, details how AI can help keep you on the right dietary track. Dr. Robert Edgell is an Assistant Professor of Technology Management at SUNY Polytechnic Institute and a Visiting Professor at the Swiss Business School in…
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Guillermo Aguilar, University of California Riverside – A Window to the Brain
Scientists are developing an actual window to the brain. Guillermo Aguilar, professor in the department of mechanical engineering at the University of California Riverside, discusses transparent skull implants and how they can give scientists a chance to deliver better treatments to their patients. Professor Guillermo Aguilar received his Bachelors degree in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering…