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Art Intertwines With Wellness At The Lodge At Woodloch
Girija Kaimal, EdD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a May 23 Forbes article about the addition of an art gallery at a Poconos wellness spa and how interacting with art, through both creation and observation, can have positive effects on stress, mindfulness and mental health.
Human Kibble
Nyree Dardarian, EdD, assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was interviewed on a May 20 WTXF-TV (FOX-29) “Good Day Philadelphia” segment about the viral trend of “human kibble,” a meal prep technique where people eat the same foods for every meal reminiscent of pet food, and how to make the trend more nutritionally well-rounded.
Philadelphia Housing Authority Spent $235M in 9 Months to Buy 1,300 Apartments Across the City
Kevin Gillen, PhD, a senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation and adjunct professor in LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a May 19 Philadelphia Business Journal story about the Philadelphia Housing Authority’s effort to provide affordable housing by purchasing multifamily units across the city.
Why Is Everyone Suddenly Eating Organ Meats? Experts Break Down The Benefits And Risks
Recent research on a new intervention to reduce ultra-processed food consumption led by Charlotte Hagerman, PhD, an assistant research professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in a May 16 Women’s Health article about the health benefits and risks of consuming organ meats.

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