Successful Wellness Courses Gain New Topics By Mary Hennigan The Razorback Reporter Tai-Chi and Nature Treatment have been added to the UA academic catalog for students to take as a part of the Wellness Initiative. The eight-week, one-credit-hour courses will help students “focus on disengaging from technology and focusing in the present moment,” said Ed…Continue Reading Exercise
Sugar Consumption Stirs Bitter Conflict By Mary HenniganThe Razorback Reporter As Americans continue to over-consume daily sugar, a conflict has arose between the potential health risks and personal attacks on individuals. On average, Americans consume 35% more added sugars daily than recommended by U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines; beverages account for almost half of that….Continue Reading Sugar Consumption Stirs Bitter Conflict
U.S. STDs Reach Record High; Lack of Sexual Education Seen at Fault By Mary HenniganThe Razorback Reporter Rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis in the United States have continued to rise for the fifth consecutive year and reached the highest combined rate ever recorded, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More…Continue Reading NSTD07: U.S. STDs Reach Record High; Lack of Sexual Education Seen at Fault
Early Intervention Key to Help Find Autistic Children in the Arkansas Delta On-going research by a UA associate professor is helping provide resources to families with autistic children in rural Arkansas. By Kirsten BairdThe Razorback Reporter To open avenues to greater resources for rural areas, training is given to individuals who provide support to the…Continue Reading Early Intervention Key to Help Find Autistic Children in the Arkansas Delta
CAPS Construction Doubles Access for UA Students As students show an increase in the use of mental health care, Pat Walker Health Center staff has expanded their outreach to meet the growing need. UA students have increased the use of Counseling and Psychological Services by 28.6 percent since the 2014-2015 academic year, according to Pat…Continue Reading CAPS Construction Doubles Access for UA Students