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Inside the mind of researcher Deborah John

“I see a commitment made and fulfilled as the strongest measure of one’s personal integrity, trustworthiness and work ethic,” says Deborah John.

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HDFS Research

LIFE Registry helps bring research out of the lab, into real-life scenarios

If you have questions about your health, would like to improve the health of others, or are simply interested in how research studies work, the LIFE Registry may be the answer.

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News Research

No more “empty nest”

The “empty nest” of past generations, in which the kids are grown up and middle-aged adults have more time to themselves, has been replaced in the United States by a nest that’s full – kids who can’t leave, can’t find a job and aging parents who need more help than ever before.

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New chair takes personal approach to healthy aging

Nationally recognized leader in her field, Karen Hooker explores how personality affects mental and physical health as people face life-altering experiences.

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HDFS News Research

High To Moderate Levels Of Stress Lead To Higher Mortality Rate

This is the first study to show a direct link between stress trajectories and mortality in an aging population.

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Research

Engineering brings hope: early detection of dementia using wireless sensors

Miniature wireless device will be able to unobtrusively monitor human health with low cost, size, and battery dissipation.