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Testosterone Research Brings New Hope For Cancer Patients
-Loss of body mass is responsible for approximately 20 percent of cancer deaths. New research targeted this loss, known as cachexia, using the natural hormone testosterone and found increased quality of life for cancer patients.
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Fear Limits Self-Management In Type 2 Diabetes
-In 2017, 13 percent of all individuals diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in the United States were African-American. This is the second highest diagnosis rate for a demographic in the country.
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Dr. Paula J Miller Retires After 34 Years
-For Dr. Paula Miller, teaching a computer technology course in the Department of Health and Kinesiology was more than just showing students how to use software. It was an opportunity to connect with students on a personal level, develop their professional skills and make an impact.
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Become Stronger To Live Longer
-As summer approaches, older adults may shy away from physical activity due to rising temperatures. However, Dr. Nicolaas Deutz says it is important for older adults to continue exercise to maintain muscle mass and appetite — the keys to increased longevity.
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ITP3 Builds Lasting Framework For Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs
-May is teen pregnancy prevention month. It is also one of the last months of funding for the Innovative Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program (iTP3). Dr. Kelly Wilson, principal investigator and health education associate professor, says their grant funded research built the framework for implementing effective teen pregnancy prevention programs across the nation.
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Able, Active, Adaptive: The Students Behind The Conference
-Sidewalks are created with enough room for one person using a wheelchair to move comfortably alongside an individual without disabilities. However, what happens when two people using wheelchairs want to travel side by side on a sidewalk? There isn’t enough room. This is the anecdote Dr. Sloane Milstein, sport management professor, used to make her students think about the obstacles that people with disabilities face every day.
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From The Court To The Corner Office: Girls In Sport And Leadership
-Girls that are raised running on the field might grow up to run companies as adults. Dr. Marlene Dixon, professor of sport management, said girls that participate in sports learn a number of skills that help them fulfill leadership roles in their adult life.
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3 CEHD Faculty Named Distinguished Achievement Honorees
-Three faculty in the College of Education and Human Development will be honored with a 2018 Distinguished Achievement Award from the Association of Former Students.
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CTRAL Supports 2018 Senior Games
-The Center for Translational Research in Aging and Longevity (CTRAL) in the Department of Health and Kinesiology is participating in the upcoming College Station 2018 Senior Games February 24-25.
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Former Student Highlight: Kourtney Martin ’15
-When Kourtney Martin was an undergraduate and exploring future career options, she focused on cardiac rehabilitation. While working with the older adults with chronic heart problems, Martin found herself thinking there must be a way to prevent the issue.
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Speaker Series Sheds Light On Education, Health Issues
-What do elementary science education, conflict management and living with chronic diseases have in common? They were all topics covered by experts at the 2nd annual Voices of Impact Speaker Series hosted by the Texas A&M University College of Education and Human Development.
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Sports As An Equalizer
-In a world where divisions in society are commonplace, there is one thing that most often brings diverse groups of people together: sports. With the 2018 Winter Olympics underway, there is hope that the games will mend relationships between people divided by conflict or prejudice.
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Using Design Thinking To Curb Teen Pregnancies
-In an effort to curb teen pregnancies, a program in the Department of Health and Kinesiology awarded $80,000 to several groups in North Carolina to make a difference in their community.
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2nd Annual Voices Of Impact Speaker Series Announced
-A lineup of distinguished research experts will present at the 2nd Annual Voices of Impact Speaker Series hosted by the College of Education and Human Development. The event, which is open to the public, will be held February 8 at 6 p.m. at the Ice House on Main in Downtown Bryan.
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CEHD Advances 19 Spots In Latest Rankings
-The College of Education and Human Development jumped 19 spots in the latest rankings highlighting the best online graduate education programs in the country.
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New Chair Holders Announced
-Thanks to generous gifts from donors, three faculty have been named new endowed chair holders.
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Team Culture Creates Successful Professional Teams
-Professional baseball teams can hit a winning streak at any time throughout an entire season. When momentum builds and all the stars align just right, successful teams seem to discover the missing piece needed to win.
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Title IX At 45 Summit To Celebrate Legislation’s Anniversary
-The Center for Sport Management Research and Education (CSMRE) will host the Title IX at 45 Summit on Friday, October 27 at the Memorial Student Center.
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More Than $30M In Grants Awarded To Faculty
-Faculty in the college have more than doubled the amount of grant money received in the past three years, with new grants totaling more than $30 million.
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Lending A Hand In Harvey Efforts
-With over 325,000 displaced residents in the greater-Houston area alone, students and faculty in the College of Education and Human Development have jumped in to help lead the relief efforts.
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Faculty, Staff Honored For CEHD Impact
-Hundreds of faculty and staff attended the CEHD Fall 2017 Kick-Off Luncheon on August 23. The annual kick-off was held in the Bethancourt Ballroom and helped to set the pace for the upcoming academic year.
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Dr. Kreider, ESNL Awarded Best For Health & Research Award
-Dr. Richard Kreider and the Exercise & Sport Nutrition Lab (ESNL) in the Department of Health and Kinesiology have been awarded Best for Health & Research Education – Texas by Global Health & Pharma (GHP) Magazine.
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Expert Relates Teen Pregnancy Research To Maternal Mortality
-enate Bill 17 was passed on July 24 and permitted a special task force to increase research and investigative efforts toward the state’s growing maternal mortality rates from 2019 to 2023.
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LGBT Rights Expert Weighs In On Bathroom Bill
-After hours of emotional testimony on July 21, Texas sub-committee members passed a divisive bill that restricts the use of bathrooms by transgender individuals in public facilities. Senate Bill 3, which faces opposition in the House, has become one of the most contentious issues state government has battled with in recent years.
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HLKN Welcomes First Female Department Head
-The Department of Health and Kinesiology (HLKN) welcomes Dr. Melinda Sheffield-Moore ‘87 as its new department head and first female department head. Dr. Sheffield-Moore holds a long and distinguished career in both the education and health sectors. She will succeed Dr. Richard Kreider on Aug. 1.
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