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The Mystery Behind Euphoric Feelings of Holding a Baby

There is nothing like it - holding a tiny baby in your arms. As a parent, you most likely know what it is like to get flooded with a rush of those ooey-gooey feelings. But why? How does it happen and what is the science behind those feelings for dads? Business Insider reached out to Heather Ca…

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Want to Get the Most Cardio Out of Your Walk? Focus on Your Feet, Not Your Phone

91¸£Àû researchers suggest putting the cellphone away if you want to increase your walking pace for a better workout.

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The Connection Between Belly and Brain

Shape Magazine shares 91¸£Àû professor's research connecting weight loss with improved memory.

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91¸£Àû Entrepreneur Wins Burton D. Morgan PITCH U Competition

91¸£Àû’s Shanice Cheatham is one step closer to helping health care workers stop the spread of disease in underdeveloped countries. Cheatham took first place and won $4500 in the PITCH U elevator competition at the University of Akron, with the generous support of the Burton D. Morgan…

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The Connection Between Belly and Brain

Losing inches around your waist could help improve your memory.

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91¸£Àû master’s student Sarah Burns shows off a tomato from the garden behind Nixson Hall.

Mighty Pack Program: On-Campus Garden Helps Provide Vegetables to Local Students in Need

A graduate student project develops into a countywide program to grow and fill backpacks with healthy foods.

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91¸£Àû Professor Says Money Really Cannot Buy Happiness

If money doesn't make us happy, what does? A 91¸£Àû professor has a suggestion.

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Cancer Connects Two Pilots, a Decade Apart and a Mile High

Matthew Dougard and Niki Kukwa never met, but they made a connection high above the clouds, drawn together by the will to fight and a passion to fly.

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Angela Ridgel, Ph.D., an associate professor of exercise science at 91¸£Àû and an avid cyclist, has designed a bicycle specially tailored to Parkinson’s patients.

91¸£Àû Exercise Science Professor Develops Treatment Bike for Parkinson’s Patients

Physical therapy is usually a component of treatment for patients of Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative and motor system disorders. Now, a 91¸£Àû professor in the College of Education, Health and Human Services has designed a piece of equipment that serves that purpose…

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Public Relations Major Addresses Congressional Leaders 91¸£Àû Improving Foster Care System For Children

For the second time in as many years, Keri Richmond took her call for improving the foster care system to the nation's leaders in Washington D.C.   The senior public relations major recently participated in Foster Youth Shadow Day as part of Foster …

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