There are so many instances in our daily lives where having a baseline of strength can determine whether or not we can do things independently or if we need to call in help Dr. DeAnne Brooks
Early care and education (ECE) utilization patterns among young children in Latino households with low incomes show that non parental child care is relatively common for this group, and especially for preschool-age children, who tend to be in center-based programs. At the same time, many Latino preschoolers from households with… Continue reading…
Untreated healing loss really starts to take away from society, it can lead to depression. Untreated hearing loss can lead to more falls, which can lead to more health concerns. It’s linked to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cognitive decline.
Amy Myers, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Ph.D. student Indya Walker, in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, recently received a $10,000 mini-fellowship from the Harvard Injury Control Research
Dr. Mathieu Despard wants to understand and address the barriers that prevent Americans from reaching their financial goals: a goal fueled by his past working as a social worker. Before entering academia, Despard held diverse roles that gave him a glimpse into everyday financial challenges.
“The first 1,000 days, the period from conception until age 2, lay the foundation for a person’s health later in life.” Her research explores the relationship between food insecurity and health outcomes. She also studies the risk for obesity and related chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.
Mohammed Jibriel is a biomedical and public health professional with backgrounds in molecular biology, emerging infectious diseases, and global health security. His research focuses on exploring the impact of religion on individual health behaviors and outcomes.
500 Fist Bumps is the brainchild of Dr. Mike Perko, a professor of public health education at UNCG. He knows the impact a child’s coach can have on their life. Perko first started coaching in 1978 and still remembers his own childhood ice hockey coach, who was there for him in an anxiety-riddled moment.
