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In the Media

The Worst Exercise Excuses

February 23, 2013

An article from Health magazine quoting Dr. Stella Volpe, a professor and chair of the Department of Nutrition Sciences in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, about excuses for not exercising, was picked up by The Huffington Post.

When Should Couples Break-Up?

February 18, 2013

Dr. Argie Allen, director of clinical training for the Couple and Family Therapy department in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, appeared on WKYC-TV (NBC-Cleveland)’s morning show in a segment about when couples need to break up.

Can You become Addicted to Chocolate?

February 14, 2013

An article on the Harvard Health Blog about addiction to chocolate mentioned research by Dr. Jennifer Nasser, an assistant professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, about the brain’s response to eating chocolate.

Wilmington Children's Hospital Adds Obesity Fellowship

February 13, 2013

Dr. Stella Volpe, a professor and chair of the department of Nutrition Sciences in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted on a WHYY-FM and Newsworks.org story about a new training program in obesity care at a local children’s hospital.

Weight Gain And Relationships

February 12, 2013

Dr. Argie Allen, director of clinical training for the Couple and Family Therapy department in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was interviewed on WTXF-TV (Fox-29) about weight gain and relationships.

The Worst 4 Excuses for Not Working Out

February 12, 2013

Dr. Stella Volpe, a professor and chair of the department of Nutrition Sciences in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a Health magazine article about the worst excuses for not exercising.

Separating Fact from Fiction on Weight Loss and Obesity

February 12, 2013

Dr. Stella Volpe, a professor and chair of the Department of Nutrition Sciences in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was a guest on WHYY-FM’s Radio Times, discussing common myths about obesity and weight loss.

Nurses on the Big Screen

January 10, 2013

AVANCE for Nurses posted a story on the screening of the documentary “NURSES If Florence Could See Us Now” that was hosted by Drexel University Online. Dr. Gloria Donnelly, dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in the story.