Health & Well-Being
Goodbye, Handshake. Hello, LMG
With handshakes on hold because of the pandemic, UConn researchers offer a germ-free way to greet each other in person.
Op-Ed: This Simple Model Shows the Importance of Wearing Masks and Social Distancing
An actuarial tool developed by UConn researchers helps people understand the effect that various social distancing and personal protective measures can have on the spread of COVID-19.
UConn-made COVID-19 Mask Solution Coming to Market
Licensing deal with Connecticut Biotech of South Windsor enables commercial production of custom-fit mask frames developed by UConn’s Connecticut Convergence Institute for Translation in Regenerative Engineering.
$3 Million Grant to Help Students with Disadvantaged Backgrounds Become Nurse Practitioners
The UConn School of Nursing has won a $3 million grant to a launch a program aimed at increasing diversity among health care providers in underserved communities.
Life-hack: Rituals Spell Anxiety Relief
Performing rituals can have measurable calming effects on people, according to new research.
Op-Ed: Resilience is an Important Tool to Help You Deal With Coronavirus and the Surge in Cases
Learning resilience can be a hugely beneficial strategy for the stress of contemporary life.
PGA Honoring UConn Health Care Workers
Ten UConn Health workers have been chosen to be honored at the Travelers Championship for work on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pedaling Past a Pandemic With Four UConn Health Students
The annual summer "Coast to Coast" fundraising cycling tour by UConn Health students has become a "House to House" tour, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
UConn Health Offers Virtual Visits as a Safe and Convenient Option for Patients
With some patients putting off needed medical appointments over fears of COVID-19, UConn Health offers 'virtual' visits as a safe alternative.
UConn Dental Faculty Address Need for More Diverse Dental Workforce
Faculty at the UConn School of Dental Medicine are launching a program to build a more diverse workforce across multiple fields.