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OHD PRIDE to Host Scholars Focused on Obesity Health Disparities
A recent grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute will provide resources to further train and mentor new generations of obesity researchers.
Preparing Tomorrow's Health Coaches
New UH program aims to 'coach up' aspiring community health and well-being professionals.
Driving Discovery to Advance Quality of Life
The UH Population Health Collaborative uses innovative research and analytics to create accessible training and educational resources to fuel positive community quality of life outcomes.
UH Population Health Funds Research on Disability Law
Two UH Law students explore the lasting impact of the Olmstead Act supported by a UH Population Health Graduate Student Mini Grant.
UH Launches Population Health Minor
The interdisciplinary program provides students from all majors with opportunities to advance their knowledge of how social, environmental, economic, political and cultural factors impact the health and quality of life of individuals and communities.
UH Population Health Now a Jackson Heart Study Vanguard Center
UH Population Health is now an official Jackson Heart Study Vanguard Center and will work directly with researchers to support their work on heart disease among African American populations.
UH Steps up Commitment to Supporting a Healthier Houston Through #Walk30
UH Population Health in collaboration with Fit Houston and the Texas Heart Institute have teamed up for #Walk30, a campaign promoting the benefits of 30 minutes of walking or exercising daily.
UH Population Health Communicating Ongoing COVID-19 Risks Through 'We've Got Next'
COVID-19 booster vaccinations are readily available … businesses have fully reopened … and masks are now optional in public. It might seem like we’re living in a post-pandemic world, but that’s far from the truth.
Power of the Pulpit: UH Study Suggests Lower Mortality Rates for Men 50+ Who Attend Religious Services
Faith-based communities have long provided members with life enhancing benefits. Beyond offering messages of hope, churches and other spiritual institutions offer members many support services that enrich lives and strengthen family bonds.
Bettina Beech Contributes to First Book on Yoga’s Effects on Cardiovascular Health
For centuries, yoga has yielded numerous health advantages for its practitioners. The age-old technique that emphasizes stretching, breathing, posture, and mental clarity continues to inspire practitioners of all ages. Still, this popular activity often eludes communities of color, who may benefit from its impact on overall well-being, including cardiovascular health.