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10 things to do in your 20s to help ensure you’ll enjoy your 80s. — Tips to help you age well and live your happiest, healthiest life for years to come, courtesy of BU Experts and researchers.
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During #AutismAwarenessMonth , explore this insightful Q&A featuring BU Arts & Sciences's Helen Tager-Flusberg, Director of the Boston University Center for Autism Research Excellence. CARE's goal? Uncovering the complexities of #ASD , raising awareness, and bolstering support.
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Recently published Boston University School of Public Health research reveals the hidden toll of climate disasters on health, far beyond initial death counts. From Hurricane Maria's aftermath to recent extreme weather, the impacts endure for years, as explained in this new #ExpertTake .
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What are the latest insights in language acquisition for autistic children? A comprehensive study led by Boston University's Andrey Vyshedskiy unveils three distinct language development pathways, challenging conventional views. #AutismAwarenessMonth
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🌎 It's #EarthDay2024 ! Step into the IGS office & meet some of the @buexperts advancing research on topics including #OffshoreWind development, science communication, indoor air quality & more. Catch up on our latest research at spr.ly/6016bda8Q
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On Monday, the Supreme Court has the power to reject the criminalization of homelessness and poverty. We wrote on what’s at stake in the case and how cities could truly solve the homelessness crisis if they wanted to. #JohnsonVGrantsPass #HousingNotHandcuffs
Should people be fined for sleeping outside? In this latest #ExpertTake , Boston University social scientists argue that punitive measures worsen the nation's homelessness crisis, and advocate for effective housing solutions.
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'Laughter truly is the best medicine,' says Sargent College, Boston University's joansalgeblake. Research suggests laughing can reduce depression, anxiety, & stress by lowering cortisol levels, and can also boost pain tolerance & aid in inflammation reduction. Well+Good spr.ly/6010bMiuk
Boston University economist Tarek Hassan has shown that immigration positively influences local economies by boosting wages & sparking innovation. His studies counter the popular notion that immigrants take jobs from native residents and harm economic prospects.
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Do Alcohol Ads Promote Underage Drinking?
USAPA Scientific Advisory Board member and BU public health researcher David Jernigan breaks it down.
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Is it safe to keep your 📱 in your pocket? Boston University School of Public Health's Elizabeth Hatch, an epidemiologist, has studied the link between male fertility and cellphone use. “More research is potentially warranted, but I don’t think there’s a definitive answer,' she comments. ⬇️ spr.ly/6011wQl9D
Congratulations to BU Engineering's Vivek Goyal on being named a 2024 #GuggenheimFellow ! “One thing I love about the Guggenheim Fellowship is that it’s an award based on both what you say you plan to do, but also on your track record of creativity.'
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Does Boston need a 'rat czar'? Rat complaints have 📈 in the city, but is New York–style wholesale slaughter the answer? 'Most likely, another nuisance animal would arise in the ecological niche,' says environmental epidemiologist Jessica Leibler.
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'When employees don’t have control over their work schedules, it’s not just morale that suffers—mental health takes a hit too.' Boston University School of Public Health's Monica Wang delves into the results of her recent study on employee mental health in the #ExpertTake below. 🧠💭
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Mental health expert and BU School of Social Work professor Chris Hahm established the Dr. Chris Hahm (Boston University) in response to the absence of mental health resources for Asian American women. She subsequently adapted the program to serve performers, calling it 'AWARE for Artists.'
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