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A healthier lifestyle for all

The outdoors is a multi-pronged form of medicine for mental and physical health, community building and conservation development. Unfortunately, not everyone can access it.

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Couches, toxins and development: How environmental health at home can affect children

Family researchers discuss how environmental health can affect a child’s development physically and emotionally.

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Public health professionals get it done

Healthy behaviors and living a healthy life are influenced by an expansive number of health professionals, ranging from medical care to prevention and education. Karen Elliott, senior instructor II and public health internship coordinator, explored these professions during a one-hour webinar on July 1.   Whether you’re making a career change or beginning your education, public health offers a number of options for those […]

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Public health 101: Health and well-being for all

You’ve likely been hearing a lot about public health lately. But just what does it mean?

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Practicing ergonomics at work and home

Associate Professor Laurel Kincl and Assistant Professor Jay Kim in the College of Public Health and Human Sciences discussed proper ergonomics and risk factors in a recent Public Health Insider webcast.

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Health Tips Kinesiology

When it comes to changing your metabolism, small choices mean big results

Understand your metabolism and learn how to modify it