Health & Well-Being
You Snooze, You (Still) Lose
UConn Health sleep disorders specialist warns of misleading takeaway from study suggesting snooze button benefits
Medical Assistants Vital to UConn Health Patient Care
Between outpatient clinics and hospital units, more than 260 MAs are ‘critical members of our care team’
Losing Weight as a Couple? It’s Just as Good to Go It Alone
A new UConn study looks at the effect couples have on each other's "grit" and self-control, key ingredients for weight management
Spotlight on Services: PAs in the ED
A look at the role of physician assistants from the point of view of the PAs who work in the UConn John Dempsey Hospital emergency department
Study Finds Users Prefer Daily Oral PrEP Pill Despite New Options
Drugs that prevent HIV infection have evolved, but new UConn research shows the standard option is still top with patients
Increasing Steps by 3,000 Per Day Can Lower Blood Pressure in Older Adults
'It’s exciting that a simple lifestyle intervention can be just as effective as structured exercise and some medications'
Neag School Launches New Licensed Professional Counselor Program
The online certificate program is an extension of the Counselor Education master’s program and will help meet Connecticut's demand for licensed counselors in the wake of the pandemic
RN Residency Positions New Nurses to Thrive
A record 32 recent nursing school graduates are part of a new UConn Health program specifically for early-career nurses
Schools of Nursing and Engineering Join Together For New Center
In its initial phase, the Center includes the creation of joint educational programs for students and seed grants for collaborative research among faculty
New Research Sheds Light on “Runner’s Knee”
The new study finds personalized rehabilitation may be needed to effectively address chronic knee pain