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Students in the Health Behavior PhD program participated in a writing seminar led by Dr. Danny Valdez. Students learned strategies to improve their writing for excellence in research. Topics included eliminating writer’s block, planning papers, & providing constructive feedback!

Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of courage, service, and compassion. 💛 Celebrate MLK Day by making a difference in your community through acts of kindness and service. Learn how you can participate here: hiv.gov/blog/martin-lu… #MLKDay #MLK

Welcome to our first Fun Fact Friday! 🎉 In 1946, our Department of Health and Safety began offering degrees like the BS in Health and Safety. That year also saw the founding of the CDC and the National Mental Health Act. Stay tuned for more insights every Friday! #FunFact

How does disordered eating affect substance use in college students? Read this new paper lead-authored by Dr. Wura Jacobs to find out: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39746071/ #Nutrition #SubstanceUse #IU

Does ingesting fish oil improve metabolic health? Check out this new paper co-authored by Dr. Bret Rust, Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor in Department of Applied Health Science, to find out: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/11… #MetabolicHealth #Supplement #Nutrition

Interested in how masculinity threats affect sexual aggression in men? Read this new paper co-authored by Dr. Kristen Jozkowski & Dr. Brandon Crawford: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39665598/ #AlcoholConsumption #Masculinity

IU grad students: Dive into food policies and health this Spring in SPH-H 602! 🍎 The course is still available to join for this semester. #GradCourse #NutritionPolicy #IU

Happy Friday! We're excited to announce Fun Fact Fridays, where every week we'll share an interesting fact about the Department of Applied Health Science, including its programs, students, faculty, and staff. Stay tuned for our first fact coming soon! #FunFact #Friday

Don’t miss the Graduate Seminar in Nutrition this Spring! Join us Wednesdays at 3 PM in Room 3004 or via Zoom for expert speakers and engaging topics. Learn more at publichealth.indiana.edu/news-events/le… #Nutrition #Seminar #AppliedHealth

We'd like to highlight IU Research Associate Cris Henderson, who was recently interviewed on Fox59! Watch the full interview here: prevention.iu.edu/projects/stopo…

Interested in nutrition and want an extra credit this semester? There are still seats open for Bite Sized Insights, a one-credit class that explores the latest trends in nutrition and their impact on health and wellness. #Nutrition #Wellness #Health

We're proud to highlight several Applied Health faculty members who were recently featured in an Indiana CTSI news story including Dr. Cydne Perry, Dr. Nana Gletsu Miller, and Dr. Zac Schlader! Read the full article here: indianactsi.org/news_/new-clin… #PublicHealth #Research

NEW for Spring 2025! Dive into the legal side of sexual and reproductive health with SPH-H 466: What's Law Got to Do With It? 🧑‍⚖️ Learn about rights, restrictions, and justice in topics like birth control and consent. #ReproductiveHealth #SexualHealth

Be sure to check out this new paper co-authored by Dr. Debby Herbenick, Provost Professor in the Department of Applied Health Science: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39718733/ #AppliedHealth #SexualHealth

2025 is almost here! Our resolutions are to prioritize our mental/physical health and spend more quality time with loved ones. What are your resolutions, if any? #NewYear #NYE

Happy Kwanzaa! ✨ Wishing you joy, unity, and light this season. 🕯️ #Kwanzaa2024 #Kwanzaa

Since the celebration begins tonight, we'd like to wish a Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate! 🕎🕯️ #Hanukkah #Hanukkah2024

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas from the Department of Applied Health Science at IU! 🌲🎁 #Christmas #Christmas2024

Big football game tonight! Good luck to IU against Notre Dame 🏈 Go Hoosiers! #IUFootball #IU #Hoosiers

Big congratulations to all IU graduates! Winter commencement is tomorrow, and it’s time to celebrate your hard work and achievements. 🥂 #IUGraduation #WinterCommencement #Hoosiers

Attention IU students: it's never too early to start planning your Fall 2025 classes! We'd like to highlight the Indigenous Public Health Seminar, which will explore an overview of a broad range of public health topics through an Indigenous lens.