Category: Health & Wellness
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What is the secret to happiness?
A sense of community and low levels of pollution are strong predictors of well-being.
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Alzheimer’s center dedicated to researchers’ loved ones
The CARE Center provides resources for those suffering from Alzheimer’s.
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Active video games provide alternative workout
New to exercise? You may find it easier to stick with exergames than aerobics.
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COVID-19 pandemic fueled massive growth in green industry
Sales are likely to revert to normal levels, but some buyers will be hooked.
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UGA receives $5 million to support Parkinson’s research
Funding made in tribute to the late John H. ‘Johnny’ Isakson will provide additional resources…
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Does daylight saving time affect marathon runners?
Research shows it can have an impact and not necessarily for the best.
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Physical activity may protect your brain as you age
Even just a few more steps a day benefits cognitive function.
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Fungal infections cost U.S. $6.7B in a year
Fungal infections doubled hospital costs and a patient’s risk of death.
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UGA expands efforts to promote student mental health and well-being
Student Affairs leads initiative to strengthen the university’s mental health and well-being offerings.
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Geography affects mental health care
People in urban areas had better access to care and lower copays than rural areas.
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Pandemic family stress leads to sleep problems for boys
Adolescent girls and boys reacted differently to the strain of adverse parenting.
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Gene discovered in Georgia water a possible global threat
The MCR-9 gene, which causes antimicrobial resistance, was recently found in Georgia.
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Sports teams instill sense of hope during pandemic
Involvement with sport brands may enhance psychological well-being.
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Returning for spring semester
Vaccines, face masks strongly encouraged for faculty, staff and students
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UGA completes deep-cleaning initiative at residence halls
Cleaning efforts, air quality testing performed over winter break across all 22 residence halls.
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Parasitic worms in dogs, cats may jump into people
Three species of parasitic worms are more than 70% likely to cross species.
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COVID-19 cases drop at UGA at end of semester
Cases decrease from previous week; pop-up testing offered ahead of holiday break.
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Overweight children are developing heart complications
Kids with high BMI have stiff arteries, putting them at risk of heart disease.
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Childhood trauma increases risk of opioid abuse
It can play a role in how young adults manage pain and opioid use.
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Coping with schizophrenia, when emotions can be too much
New research shows emotion regulation much harder for those with the illness.
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COVID-19 cases remain low at UGA as semester nears end
Pop-up testing available on campus ahead of the holiday break.
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Severe COVID could reduce male fertility
Evidence suggests possible damage to male reproductive organs from COVID.
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COVID-19 cases drop to new all-time low at UGA
Reported cases lowest for fall semester; pop-up testing on campus continues.
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Reports of COVID-19 stay low as semester winds down
Pop-up testing events scheduled on campus ahead of holiday break.
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