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UConn Health Minute: Going For Gold
After suffering two devastating injuries, a US Master’s field hockey player is going for the gold again thanks to the Women’s Center for Motion and Performance at UConn Health.
UConn Health Half Marathon: Running While Pregnant
If you’re pregnant, is it okay to exercise and if so, how strenuous can your workout be? Dr. Nicole Gavin, high risk pregnancy specialist at UConn Health, continued running throughout her three pregnancies and offers some advice for other mothers.
Two Lives, One Team
High-risk mom delivers a healthy baby thanks to the team at UConn Health
UConn Health Minute: Stroke Signs
Stroke is a leading cause of disability but knowing the warning signs and seeking treatment sooner can lead to better outcomes. In this UConn Health Minute, neurologist Priya Narwal, reviews the most common symptoms and risk factors.
UConn Health Half Marathon: Motivational Mantras That Work
UConn Health internal medicine physician Jennifer Ozimek has several mantras that help keep her motivated through to the finish line.
Healing for Another Shot
Injured World Cup Athlete Competing Again Thanks to UConn Health
Science in Seconds: Freeze Frame
Wolfgang Peti, PhD, professor of molecular biology and biophysics, shows us how cryo-EM works and how it can help speed up drug design and ultimately patient care
Pinnacle of Performance: What to Know about Knee Injuries
Knee injuries account for more than 40 percent of sports injuries. While not all knee damage can be prevented, there are things you can do to help reduce the chances of injury. In this episode of Pinnacle of Performance, we hear from UConn women’s ice hockey player Meghane Duchesne Chalifoux who suffered an ACL tear […]
UConn Health Minute: Lifesaving Stem Cell Transplant
Dr. Kapil Meleveedu, director of Blood and Marrow Transplantation at UConn Health, discusses how his team provided lifesaving care for a patient with a rare and aggressive brain cancer.
UConn Health Minute: Dry Eyes Due to Screen Overuse
Excessive gaming or digital screen use can cause dry eye syndrome, a condition that can lead to vision problems and difficulty performing every day tasks. As UConn Health’s Chief of the Division of Ophthalmology Dr. Edmund Farris explains, for serious cases, there are new treatments that can help provide relief.