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Zita Oravecz will develop tools to identify early signs of Alzheimer’s and related dementia (ADRD), funded by @NIHAging. “We can identify risks for ADRD much earlier in life, maybe even 20 years before an official, clinical diagnosis would be possible.” ow.ly/6wEN50T7HKI

A research team from Penn State recently found that new modeling is as effective at predicting outcomes with a small number of data points—as few as 10 or 20—as it is with more data. This method was applied in the Couples and Health Lab. ow.ly/7Hcv50T5haE @pennstatehhd

A new study has found that insomnia sleepers and nappers, two of four distinct sleep types, have a significantly higher likelihood of chronic health conditions. The good news is that better sleep habits can decrease these chances 😴. ow.ly/hGMf50R4Wan @pennstatehhd

Involvement in the criminal justice system has significant adverse impact on women with opioid-use disorder, according to new research from Penn State. ow.ly/HS3v50SNaYc @pennstatehhd

Congratulations to the 2024-25 IRP Visiting Poverty Scholars: @Ekjyot_Saini of @pennstateHDFS will be visiting @povertyresearch; @Kathryn_DThomp of @busph will be visiting IRP; and @AnnaRHaskins of @sociologyND and @brianholzman of @TAMUEAHR will both be visiting @UCIPopCenter.

Facing the challenges of middle age? Aches and pains, forgetfulness, and new sources of anxiety? Check out the @nytimes User's Guide to Midlife, featuring Dave Almeida and his advice on navigating stress. ow.ly/KlRS50Stc1c

Women experiencing opioid-use disorders may face unique challenges accessing treatment, according to new research from HDFS in collaboration with @agsciences. ow.ly/wNs450Sra6j @pennstatehhd

Congrats to HDFS tenure faculty who received academic promotions. #HHDproud 👏Christian M. Connell, professor of HDFS 👏Alexis R. Santos, associate professor of HDFS 👏Samantha L. Tornello, associate professor of HDFS ow.ly/tKR850S8Wtl @pennstatehhd

While overdose deaths in the U.S. have historically been higher among younger white individuals, demographic trends have been changing. New research from @Dr_AbenaaJones and @PennStateHPA documented the surge in fatal overdoses among older Black adults.  ow.ly/1l7n50ShYMm

In 2023, the U.S. surgeon general made a statement calling loneliness a public health crisis. A new study from researchers in @pennstatehhd supports the statement and the importance of social connection to physical health and well-being. Read more: ow.ly/gEAg50ShZof

After his mentoring team won a diversity mentorship grant, Michael Segovia made the move from Texas to State College to work with Alexis Santos. Read Segovia's story of mentorship and entering academia.  ow.ly/bHVK50RYJkx @pennstatehhd

Older people often need help from their spouse or partner to manage chronic pain, but that help can negatively affect a person’s well-being.   New research from Lynn Martire and others demonstrates need for communication interventions. ow.ly/Athe50RYH4J @pennstatehhd

Understanding the connection between child maltreatment and behavior problems is key to effective intervention. New research from @anneke_olson and @ChadShenkPhD demonstrated that maltreatment often leads to behavior problems but not vice versa. ow.ly/7Vyf50RH3Su

During the COVID-19 pandemic, overdose deaths increased across the U.S., but in some Midwestern states, a Black person over 55 was 5x more likely to die of overdose than a white person over 55. Research by @Dr_AbenaaJones & @jesegel. ow.ly/EzSa50Rv12f @pennstateHPA

Yaffa Englander will serve as the HDFS Student Marshal for spring commencement. She was a member of the HHD Student Council, and a student leader for @PennStateHillel and @ChabadPennState. Congratulations, Yaffa! #WeAre #HHDproud #PennState ow.ly/me3e50RpaJx @pennstatehhd

Contamination in child maltreatment studies can bias risk estimates, but there are ways to correct contamination, according to new research from @ChadShenkPhD and others. ow.ly/Z1eP50RjZjB

Penn State’s first master’s degree in social work will be offered online and welcome its initial group of students in the fall 2024 semester. Applications are being accepted through July 1. The degree program is offered by @pennstatehhd online through @pennstateworldcampus.

Join us for A Conversation with bestselling author, Christie Tate as she explores her introduction to group therapy, a process that broke her down, taught her to connect with others, and helped her reassemble herself. ow.ly/yCkI50RgAEm @pennstatehhd

Register for the #FrontiersForum complimentary webinar, featuring @dalmeidapsu. Explore the role stress & inflammation play in our health, with far-reaching consequences. ow.ly/BTnQ50R4ZZ4

Stress & inflammation play key roles in our health, does this effect extend further? Join the #FrontiersForum webinar for a discussion with Dave Almeida (@dalmeidapsu), Yoram Vodovotz, Julia Arciero, @PaulVerschure, @DrDavidKatz & Jennifer Steel. ow.ly/KwvG50R503u