Articles tagged with 'health-wellness' | The Ohio State University

A new study analyzing data on over 20,000 U.S. adults links a healthier diet and increased exercise to weight loss that reduces heart disease risk – while associating skipping meals and taking prescription diet pills with minimal weight loss, weight ...

Last week, Ryan Day, head football coach at The Ohio State University, sat down with students for a candid talk about mental health.The event, organized by the Wellness Advocacy student organization, was attended by Ohio State students, faculty and s...

There is a small number of events at The Ohio State University that have earned the distinction of “signature event.” That is, an event planned entirely by students that has the potential to attract more than 1,000 students, all while enhancing socia...

Researchers at The Ohio State University have fabricated the first wearable sensor designed to detect and monitor muscle atrophy.

The Ohio State University’s College of Dentistry continues to offer dental care to Ohio veterans each November. Give Veterans A Smile Day provides dental screenings, X-rays and cleanings, all free of charge. This year’s event takes place on Monday, N...

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration declared the first National Recovery Month in 1989. Following the federal government’s lead, the Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC) at The Ohio State University has hosted a university-wi...

Despite the gray day, Ahmed Hosni was excited about the return of football to The Ohio State University last Saturday. Hosni, assistant director of the Student Wellness Center, leads the university’s Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC)....

 Library users now have access to a wellness workspace that includes a bike desk, a treadmill desk and two standing desks. All can be found on the main floor of the building. 

The Ohio State University head football coach Ryan Day and his wife, Nina, are making a $1 million gift to the university to fund research and services that promote mental health at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medic...

New research in people with a cluster of heart disease risk factors has shown that consuming green tea extract for four weeks can reduce blood sugar levels and improve gut health by lowering inflammation and decreasing “leaky gut.”...

A novel long-term study of how vaccine-related fears influence flu shot outcomes has found that these fears not only reduce vaccination, but also fuel symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness at the time of the injection....

For many people, the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic left them eager to rejoin friends and family once they were vaccinated. Others, though, felt some apprehension when attempting a return to socializing, said Laura Lewis, assistant director of Th...

Buckeye Paws, a popular mental health therapy dog program that provides comfort to students, faculty and staff throughout the Wexner Medical Center, is expanding its services beyond the medical center....

Ohio State students can now schedule COVID-19 vaccine booster shots at the Wilce Student Health Center on the Columbus campus.Students can schedule appointments by visiting My BuckMD or by calling 614-292-4321. Appointments are available Wednesdays f...

The Ohio State University and Kroger are teaming up to help Buckeyes tackle COVID-19 by getting vaccinated.

The Ohio State University is working with community partners to bring on a full-time social worker dedicated to helping housing-vulnerable people in the off-campus area. The hiring is one of several university initiatives designed to support the neig...

The vast majority of American adults eat a dietary pattern that falls short of meeting national dietary guidelines for cancer prevention, a new study shows.

Adults who skip breakfast are likely to miss out on key nutrients that are most abundant in the foods that make up morning meals, a new study suggests.

A new study’s findings dispel the misconception that patients and providers are at high risk of catching COVID-19 at the dentist’s office.

New research identifies personality traits that have been associated with positive and negative experiences on psychedelics in previous studies, information that could help predict how future clinical trial participants will respond to the drugs. ...

Staff from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center vaccinated more than 400 of their peers today at the Jerome Schottenstein Center.

While we wait for our turn to get vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2, we could – and probably should – use the time to make sure we bring our healthiest emotional and physical selves to the treatment, a new review of previous research suggests. ...

Telling a distressed friend or family member something as simple as “I understand why you feel that way” can go a long way toward helping loved ones feel better, new research suggests.

New Year’s Day is typically a time to make resolutions, such as exercising more, eating better or losing weight. But this year, mental health experts at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center say making such major New Year’s resolutions duri...

In a report published today, the team of experts monitoring the pandemic at The Ohio State University presents evidence that the university’s safety measures are working to contain COVID-19.

Ohio State University leaders are strongly encouraging faculty, staff and students on all campuses to get a flu shot this year.

In the month or so since The Ohio State University published a dashboard of aggregate COVID-19 testing data, the page has received more than 1.1 million unique views, quickly becoming one of the university’s most popular websites. Among those who hav...

Infusing prepared foods with an edible coating that contains green tea extract may lower consumers’ chances of catching the highly contagious norovirus by eating contaminated food, new research suggests. ...

A new song produced by engineering professor Michael Rayo puts a reggae twist on an important public health message. And it all started with a simple four-word rhyme devised by Senior Associate Dean of Research and Professor of Epidemiology Bill Mill...

The Ohio State University is offering tools to help young adolescents ease anxiety and build resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. The six-part webinar, titled “Staying Calm and Well in the Midst of the COVID-19 Storm,” is open to all ages, but wi...