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"There might not be a hospital in Tyrone today if it were not for the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health (PORH)." Anna Anna, former CEO of Tyrone Hospital. Learn how PORH supports rural hospitals in Pennsylvania. Read more: ow.ly/JG6j50UMRxa #HHDdiscovery #RuralHealth

"There might not be a hospital in Tyrone today if it were not for the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health (PORH)." Anna Anna, former CEO of Tyrone Hospital. Learn how PORH supports rural hospitals in Pennsylvania. 

Read more: ow.ly/JG6j50UMRxa

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People at risk of diabetes or heart disease may benefit from switching their regular snacks with pecans, according to new research from @pennstatenutr. ow.ly/liyM50VkgrZ

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Kristina Petersen of Nutritional Sciences co-authored a paper describing the challenges and importance of conducting clinical trials in the area of nutrition to inform dietary recommendations ow.ly/4wkY50VaiYE

Kristina Petersen of Nutritional Sciences co-authored a paper describing the challenges and importance of conducting clinical trials in the area of nutrition to inform dietary recommendations  ow.ly/4wkY50VaiYE
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Food insecurity is a problem for older adults. New Penn State research examined how food insecurity contributes to dangerous weight change among this population. ow.ly/yuxZ50VrUq3

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New research from Kristina Petersen and Janhavi Damani of @pennstatenutrsci found that those who ate one avocado per day improved their diet quality, sleep health, and blood lipid markers, contributing to overall heart and metabolic health. ow.ly/HmuV50VCuib

New research from Kristina Petersen and Janhavi Damani of @pennstatenutrsci found that those who ate one avocado per day improved their diet quality, sleep health, and blood lipid markers, contributing to overall heart and metabolic health. ow.ly/HmuV50VCuib
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A recent study from David Proctor of Penn State Kines found that women who added beetroot extract to their daily diet may decrease their risk for cardiovascular disease through the nitrates that beets contain. ow.ly/vKHR50VEY0r

A recent study from David Proctor of <a href="/pennstatekines/">Penn State Kines</a> found that women who added beetroot extract to their daily diet may decrease their risk for cardiovascular disease through the nitrates that beets contain. ow.ly/vKHR50VEY0r
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Tom Gould and Carlos Novoa study the ways that nicotine works in the body in order to better understand the risk of addiction for all people. ow.ly/zvwX50VELFF

Tom Gould and Carlos Novoa study the ways that nicotine works in the body in order to better understand the risk of addiction for all people.

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“Experiencing your feelings, trusting people and connecting with others are important ingredients for healing from PTSD.” – Steffany Fredman Learn how Fredman and her collaborators are supporting healthy communication among couples with PTSD symptoms. ow.ly/icuh50VEOwi

“Experiencing your feelings, trusting people and connecting with others are  important ingredients for healing from PTSD.” – Steffany Fredman 
 
Learn how Fredman and her collaborators are supporting healthy communication among couples with PTSD symptoms.

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“Coaches, athletes and researchers have been asking for years whether energy deficiency has a measurable impact on performance. This is the first study to employ objective, laboratory-based health measurements to predict performance.” — Nancy Williams ow.ly/WeTT50VLpQA

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“Drinking water is overlooked as a source of salt. This study will help us understand how much it matters when salt gets into our drinking water supply.” – Asher Rosinger Learn more about Rosinger’s new study on the effects of salt in drinking water. ow.ly/x4i750VEJlS

“Drinking water is overlooked as a source of salt. This study will help us understand how much it matters when salt gets into our drinking water supply.” 
– Asher Rosinger 
 
Learn more about Rosinger’s new study on the effects of salt in drinking water.

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Instead of flowers or jewelry for Mother’s Day this year, consider giving the moms in your life more sleep 💤. In a recent Q&A, Doug Teti discussed why sleep is so important for moms. ow.ly/S42t50VOzOc

Instead of flowers or jewelry for Mother’s Day this year, consider giving the moms in your life more sleep 💤. In a recent Q&amp;A, Doug Teti discussed why sleep is so important for moms.

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Congratulations to Kenya Crawford, a 2015 graduate of @pennstatehdfs, who received a 2025 Penn State Alumni Association Alumni Achievement Award. The award recognizes alumni 35 years of age and younger for their extraordinary professional accomplishments. ow.ly/YCO750VEV27

Congratulations to Kenya Crawford, a 2015 graduate of @pennstatehdfs, who received a 2025 Penn State Alumni Association Alumni Achievement Award. The award recognizes alumni 35 years of age and younger for their extraordinary professional accomplishments.

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Relationship closeness for couples in which one partner is dealing with chronic back pain may have both positive and negative effects, according to a new study from researchers in human development and family studies. ow.ly/jKzk50VERhU

Relationship closeness for couples in which one partner is dealing with chronic back pain may have both positive and negative effects, according to a new study from researchers in human development and family studies.

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For older adults, higher levels of both insomnia symptoms and sleep medication were associated with higher risk of disability a year later. Learn how older adults can safely manage their insomnia symptoms. ow.ly/xfUe50VJUuz @pennstatebbh @pennstatehdfs

For older adults, higher levels of both insomnia symptoms and sleep medication were associated with higher risk of disability a year later. Learn how older adults can safely manage their insomnia symptoms.

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Tips from Penn State researchers to help manage stress and prevent cognitive decline: 🍎 Follow a healthy diet. 🎾 Engage in physical activity. 💤 Get enough sleep. Read more in a recent article from The Conversation U.S.: ow.ly/2xXM50W18p9.

Tips from Penn State researchers to help manage stress and prevent cognitive decline:

🍎 Follow a healthy diet.
🎾 Engage in physical activity.
💤 Get enough sleep.

Read more in a recent article from <a href="/ConversationUS/">The Conversation U.S.</a>: ow.ly/2xXM50W18p9.
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23 counties in Pennsylvania and 58% of U.S. counties have no air-quality monitoring, which leaves people vulnerable to air pollution, according to new research from @pennstatehdfs. Read more: ow.ly/MnoS50W135m

23 counties in Pennsylvania and 58% of U.S. counties have no air-quality monitoring, which leaves people vulnerable to air pollution, according to new research from @pennstatehdfs.

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"Did you bring more snacks🍎🥨?" Emily, a third-year in @pennstatebbh, hears the question often when working as an undergrad researcher with the Center for Childhood Obesity Research. Learn how undergrad research is helping Emily on her path to PA school. ow.ly/CtTT50W0ZSz

"Did you bring more snacks🍎🥨?" Emily, a third-year in @pennstatebbh, hears the question often when working as an undergrad researcher with the Center for Childhood Obesity Research. Learn how undergrad research is helping Emily on her path to PA school.

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Energy deficiency is a common problem among physically active women and can result in bone and reproductive health problems. Penn State Kinesiology researchers developed a brief, free, online questionnaire that can help detect energy deficiency. ow.ly/bQVF50W4Qfu

Energy deficiency is a common problem among physically active women and can result in bone and reproductive health problems.  
 
Penn State Kinesiology researchers developed a brief, free, online questionnaire that can help detect energy deficiency. ow.ly/bQVF50W4Qfu
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Nutritional Sciences researcher and associate professor Kristina Petersen discusses common misconceptions about seed oils and how they are beneficial to a healthy diet in this Q&A. ow.ly/olXG50W6EBq

Nutritional Sciences researcher and associate professor Kristina Petersen discusses common misconceptions about seed oils and how they are beneficial to a healthy diet in this Q&amp;A.  ow.ly/olXG50W6EBq
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Why do cities use public money to build stadiums for billion-dollar sports teams? A Q&A with Penn State Kines doctoral candidate Aaron Bonsu dives into this long-debated question — and what history can teach us. ow.ly/I6pJ50Wb134

Why do cities use public money to build stadiums for billion-dollar sports teams? A Q&amp;A with <a href="/pennstatekines/">Penn State Kines</a> doctoral candidate Aaron Bonsu dives into this long-debated question — and what history can teach us.
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