Health & Well-Being
Progress Continues in Ensuring Safety for Nation’s High School Athletes
The Korey Stringer Institute aims to improve student athlete safety across the country
UConn Center on Aging Awarded $7 Million NIH Grant to Support Older Adults Initiative
The grant will establish a center focused on helping older adults maintain their independence
Tiny Bubbles: Treating Asthma with Gene Silencing Nanocapsules
Searching for a treatment to help asthma sufferers who don't benefit from existing therapies
UConn Patents Novel Combination Approach for Alzheimer’s Treatment
Dr. Riqiang Yan discovered a novel combination of compounds could provide the most promising path for the future of Alzheimer's disease treatment
Not Just Another Day in the Park
UConn dental and medical students continue a series of free community health care clinics, offering health screenings and education both within and beyond Connecticut.
UConn Alum Turns Up the Heat with NBC Sports at UConn’s Korey Stringer Institute
NBC Sports Medicine Analyst Mike Ryan put himself through the same heat acclimation protocol as the US Women's National Team to prepare for Tokyo 2020
Ask UConn Extension: What Do the Food Labels “Organic,” “Natural,” and “Non-GMO” Actually Mean?
A UConn Extension expert breaks down all those confusing food marketing labels
HITEC Solution for Workplace Health and Safety Will Continue
Health Improvement Through Employee Control, a 14-year UConn-led research program, has yielded proven workplace improvements for Connecticut correction officers and other personnel. Now, as federal funding runs out, it lives on as a state budget priority.
Spotlight on Services: Licensed Clinical Social Workers
Three social workers from the UConn Health Care Coordination Department describe their contributions to patient care and share their perspectives as front-line providers during the pandemic.
Ask UConn Extension: Can Walking Trails Improve Your Health and Fitness?
A UConn Extension expert weighs in on the health benefits of trail walking