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Insufficient Sunlight Exposure Linked to Higher Rates of Suicide
This study from UConn health economist Shinsuke Tanaka is a major addition to the literature on suicide risk factors as suicide remains the only major cause of death in the U.S. that is increasing rather than decreasing over time
How’s Your Hydration? A New Tool from UConn Researchers Helps Athletes Find Out
Synthesizing data from 16 human field studies, a new tool from UConn's Korey Stringer Institute aims to help athletes and the general public stay hydrated and healthy
Message on a Bottle: Study Considers How Labels Can Convey Alcohol’s Cancer Risk
'Public health practitioners often chase the single best message to use. But that single best message usually doesn’t exist'
Hands-On Learning, Real World Skills: UConn Extension’s Workforce Impact
The name UConn often brings to mind undergraduate classrooms in Storrs. But across the state, UConn Extension programs are preparing youth, adults, and seasoned professionals for the workforce through hands-on, community-based training.
CAHNR Researchers Debunk New Sex Selection Method
New UConn research shows a recent scientific discovery is inconsistent with what we know about sperm biology
Sowing Skills, Harvesting Memories at Litchfield County’s 4-H Camps
For over 75 years, UConn 4-H camps have connected the Litchfield County community to the land through summer camp offerings
Celebrating the Impact of UConn 4-H
In honor of National 4-H Week, UConn 4-H highlights the ways the program has supported Connecticut youth for over 100 years
Turning Microalgae into a Sustainable High Protein Food Solution
By changing the amount of certain nutrients the tiny marine plants receive, the UConn team produced microalgae with up to 25% more protein
Better Hydration May Lead to Better Sleep
Sleep quantity and quality were both evaluated as part of the study
Nutritional Quality of College Dining Options Vary by Location, Time of Day
A new UConn study shows how food options impact college students' nutrition