Improving your heart health may be as simple as making small behavioral changes – a new study of behavioral health interventions suggests that they are effective at helping people alter their lifestyles and lead to physical changes that could improve overall health.
As a sports dietitian for Oregon State Athletics, CPHHS alumna Stasi Kasianchuk, MS ’11, knows that athletes need more than a rigorous training regimen to gain peak performance on the field.
“Physical activity has always been a large part of my life, and being active is core to my life,” says Physical Activity Programs Director Drew Ibarra.
CPHHS alumna Margaret Jo (Meg) Henning, PhD ’10, recently became the first OSU graduate to receive the American Public Health Association (APHA) International Health Section – International Health Mid-Career Award.
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A poison in small doses
The researchers are investigating the possibility that arsenic may compromise the immune system in utero, leading to a lifetime of increased risk for infectious disease. They are also studying whether arsenic exposure may also make vaccinations less effective.
At the Vegan Cooking Class hosted by the Moore Family Center, guest chef, author and culinary instructor Robin Asbell taught students how to supplement vegan ingredients into traditional recipes without compromising on taste.