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Public Health Research Students

Spring break in Ethiopia

When most people think of spring break activities, visions of poolside fun, road trips and time with family and friends likely come to mind – not a trip to Ethiopia. But for six OSU students, a spring break trip to East Africa offered them the opportunity to be involved in peer workshops, earn two credit hours and experience life in another part of the world.

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Kinesiology News Research

New modified toy car designs offer children with disabilities more options

Independent movement has been linked to a wide range of developmental benefits in young children.

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HDFS News Research

Study: The family dog could help boost physical activity for kids with disabilities

The family dog could serve as a partner and ally in efforts to help children with disabilities incorporate more physical activity into their daily lives, a new study from Oregon State University indicates.

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News Nutrition Research

DHA offers hope to stop deadly march toward cirrhosis, liver cancer

A new Oregon State University study suggests that one type of omega 3 fatty acid offers people who are obese or have a poor diet a chance to avoid serious liver damage.

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News Public Health Research

Crabbers offer ideas on how to reduce injuries at sea

To gather the suggestions as well as build rapport with the fishermen, nine community members with ties to the fishing industry were contracted, including several fishermen’s wives. Laurel and others then trained them to conduct outreach, engagement and research.

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Kinesiology News Research

Adolescents with frequent PE more fit, more informed about physical activity’s role in health

New research from Oregon State University shows that frequent, long-term instruction in physical education not only helps adolescents be more fit but also equips them with knowledge about how regular physical activity relates to good health.