population health
Optimal Aging
We’re all getting older—that is, if we’re lucky. ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ State experts share their advice on how to prepare for and make the most of our golden [Flash] years.
By Lynette Lamb / ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ State Magazine
Golden Year
A Weighty Concern
How can we halt the health hazard of childhood obesity? ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ State researchers weigh in on their latest findings. By Michael Blanding / ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ State Magazine
Humanizing the Heroin Crisis
As the heroin epidemic continues to make headlines and devastate communities across the country, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ State sophomore public relations major Emelia Sherin found a way to help people better understand what’s going on, who is affected—and what we can do about it.
By Emelia Sherin, as told to Jan Senn / ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ State Magazine
Dangerous Buzz
Zika. Dengue. West Nile. Malaria. When diseases like these hit the headlines, attention turns to the creature causing these outbreaks that threaten human health—the lowly mosquito. ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ State faculty in public health and geography are preparing students to deal with future outbreaks and sharing facts to help calm your fears.
Overcoming Addiction
Use Your Head
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ State researchers are studying how you can train and maintain a healthy brain. / ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ State Magazine