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What is sleep and how is it related to our overall health? How much sleep do we need? When should the school day begin? Nutritional sciences researcher Erica Jansen talks about sleep, nutrition, mental health, and how to catch more ZZZs.
Farhia Ahmed Mohamed, MPH student, met with science policy experts, congressional staffers, and advocacy leaders in DC to explore how the federal budget affects research funding, how to communicate science effectively, and how to navigate the world of policymaking.
Justin Colacino, associate professor of Environmental Health Sciences and Nutritional Sciences, delves into the connections between pollution, environmental exposures, and cancer disparities.
Michigan Public Health associate professor Kendrin Sonneville challenges traditional BMI-focused health metrics, revealing how weight stigma impacts mental health and advocating for a more inclusive approach to defining wellness across the weight spectrum.
A growing body of research is finding a robust link between diet and sleep quality. But it’s not just the usual suspects like caffeine and alcohol that can get in the way of restful sleep.
“In my year and a half working at a nursing home, I bonded with many residents while also watching many of them pass. The relationships I formed were very personally impactful, but I realized that we could be doing more to address the systemic issues affecting nursing homes.”