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Top 10 Heart Health Myths Busted
'I'm not very overweight, so I don't need to watch what I eat.' Experts from UConn Health’s Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center debunk this and other common myths about cardiovascular health.
‘Complete Streets’ Improve Campus Environment
As the spring 2018 semester gets underway, drivers on North Eagleville Road can breathe a temporary sigh of relief.
Student-Athlete Strong: Courtney Akerley
'It is always made clear that we are students first and athletes second,' says high-achieving student-athlete Courtney Akerley of the Women's Cross Country team.
Exercise Can Improve Alzheimer’s Symptoms
Nearly two dozen studies on the effect of exercise on people with Alzheimer's indicate that there is a cognitive benefit, says a new UConn analysis.
Once in a Blue Moon
On the last night of this month, three lunar events will occur simultaneously, as astrophysics graduate student Yasaman Homayouni explains.
Company Man and College Student
Ben Grosse started his earbud business in a basement room. But he listened to demand, and the company is thriving.
Sourcing Contamination in Waterways
UConn Professor John Clausen is designing a system to identify upstream contamination sources so they can be addressed.
Giving Silenced Genes a Voice
UConn Health researchers generated cells that expressed the maternal copy of the Prader-Willi gene that, when silenced, causes the life-threatening disorder.
Airlines Alter Social Media Strategy After Crash
When a company faces a crisis, competitors use social media to both reduce the negative spillover effect and to improve their advantage, a UConn study says.
Married Veterans More at Risk of Suicide than Single Soldiers
The transition back to a domestic home environment—and all of the pressures, roles, and responsibilities that come with it—may add to veterans' internal struggles.