Category: Health

Discovering new passions

Student research, artistry, community engagement will be on display at HSC

  • April 11, 2017
The amazing creativity and discoveries of NIU students will be in full bloom this spring during NIU’s eighth annual Undergraduate Research and Artistry Day. The event will take place from 9…

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Five ways to make sure tech benefits your kids

How can parents capitalize on the lure of phones and tablets?

  • March 27, 2017
Parents can’t help but worry. Phones, tablets and apps galore are competing for the undivided attention of their children and teens – and chances probably seem good to many moms…

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Work troubles, sleeplessness turning you into a jerk?

NIU-led study says employees who exercise can better regulate their behavior

  • February 2, 2017
Here’s another reason to stick by your New Year’s resolution to get more exercise. While previous research has shown employees who are treated badly on the job are likely to…

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Presidential priorities

Political scientists speculate on Donald Trump’s first months in office

  • January 23, 2017
As Donald Trump begins his term as the 45th president, several NIU political science professors expect him to undo policies of the Barack Obama administration and to address taxes, immigration, health…

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What BDSM might teach us about affirmative consent

Study finds subculture has lower levels of rape-supportive beliefs

  • October 11, 2016
A new study by Northern Illinois University psychologists suggests that evidence for the effectiveness of the “Yes Means Yes” affirmative-consent movement, which has taken hold on many college campuses nationwide,…

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Using computer models to help nations address obesity

Computer scientist Philippe Giabbanelli tackles health challenges with ‘systems science’

  • June 29, 2016
We know obesity is a problem in the United States and other countries. So when it comes to young people’s access to fast-food meals during the school day, how close…

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Breeze through finals

Faculty advice, relaxation events help you rock it

  • May 3, 2016
The sun is out, the trees are blooming, people are talking about their summer plans… you are thisclose to the semester’s end. You just have to get through finals. And…

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Christina Monson

When life gives you lemons

NIU student finds new purpose, passion in helping sick child

  • April 12, 2016
Greer Bond melted – then crushed – the heart of Christina Monson. The 2-year-old girl, who lives in Dixon, Ill., with her parents and her 5-year-old sister, Harlow, has leukemia….

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