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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.

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What’s Good for the Heart is Good for the Mind

Researchers are discovering the connections between the heart and the brain, showing that cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with better cognitive function.

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Kinesiology Research

New research: More worry about health leads to inactivity

Mobility, which declines with aging, has been identified as one of the 10 hot topics in aging research, as walking difficulty reduces quality of life. Older adults who worry about their health engage in less physical activity, and those who participate in less activity are more likely to report having difficulty walking

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Big hearts are stronger – volunteer your way to better health!

Studies abound that show the connection between volunteering your time and personal wellness. Volunteers have greater longevity, lower rates of depression and less incidence of heart disease.

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Alumni

Couple pledges gift to support healthy aging research

The Youdes pledged $1.4 million to OSU, creating an estate plan and a charitable remainder trust to benefit several areas of the university.

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HDFS Health Tips

The Power of Personality: Unlocking the Secrets to Successful Aging

What type of person you are leads to choices that influence healthy aging.