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Chronic loneliness may harm cognitive health in young adults

May 29, 2025

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Link between loneliness, heart disease persists across different cultures

May 29, 2025

An athlete and coach, outdoors at a track, discuss something on a clipboard

New online tool predicts risk of energy deficiency in young, exercising women

May 27, 2025

Person interacting with service robot

Gender characteristics of service robots can influence customer decisions

May 06, 2025

John Dattilo floating in a kayak on a lake with a cliff in the background

Q&A: Can leisure make us healthier as individuals and as a society?

May 06, 2025

Two people running outdoors. One has stylized holes in their body to represent lack of energy sufficiency.

Energy deficiency impacts collegiate running performance

April 30, 2025

Emily Hill and Ken Siedlecki

Undergraduate researchers share work, reward of studying childhood nutrition

April 22, 2025

Nelson Roque and Alexis Santos in downtown State College

How safe is the air to breathe? 50 million people in the US don't know

April 21, 2025

An older person in bed in a dark room stares at the ceiling, looking uncomfortable. A small bedside light is on, and the clock reads 3:25.

Insomnia and sleep medication use connected to disability in older adults

April 17, 2025

Two people talking with each other in business clothes

Using AI to meet customer expectations in hospitality industry

April 14, 2025

Two people sit on opposite ends of a couch with unhappy expressions, looking away from each other

PTSD can undermine healthy couple communication when people fear their emotions

March 31, 2025

The hands of an older man holding a receipt over a shopping cart in a store

Recurring food insecurity linked to unhealthy weight changes in older adults 

March 21, 2025

shelled pecans in a bowl on a cutting board

Replacing other snacks with pecans may improve cholesterol, diet quality

March 17, 2025

Person holding phone that shows imagery of a beach cleanup

Influencer marketing can help tourism industry mitigate waste, pollution

February 20, 2025

Thomas Gould and Carlos Novoa in Gould's laboratory

Young adults may be more vulnerable to nicotine addiction than the middle aged

February 18, 2025

Person reading email on desktop computer

Emails with personal stories may be more likely to catch lawmakers’ attention

February 14, 2025

Robert Sainburg

Sainburg named fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology

February 12, 2025

A medical professional collecting a cheek swab from an older person

Understanding aging requires more than counting birthdays

February 05, 2025

Four pregnant women in a line wearing casual clothes, shown from mid-thigh to neck

Vitamin D matters during first trimester, researchers find

February 03, 2025

Collection of headshots featuring the seven presenters of the spring PRC seminar series

Promoting well-being through prevention to be focus of spring seminars

January 31, 2025

Yaryna Andrushko

Researcher from Ukraine studies and displays resilience

January 23, 2025

smiling college student talking with a friend

Q&A: Can flourishing be taught as a life skill?

January 10, 2025

two women bicycling in front of a university building

Alum’s undergraduate research drives passion for healthy transit

January 06, 2025

a football in the foreground rests on a football field

Q&A: Considering the ethics of tackle football

December 18, 2024

A person wearing a glove-like device lifts a can.

Person-centered, bio-inspired research leads to improved control of prosthetics

December 16, 2024

Older person with scarf on head and older person with head covering sit in their modest home

Could a good night’s sleep help protect people from becoming frail?

December 09, 2024

Person walking a dog across a street

Can everyday physical activity improve cognitive health in middle age?

November 12, 2024

Mother in bed with her two young children, reading a book

Consistent bedtime linked with better child emotion and behavior regulation

November 11, 2024

an overhead view of whole and ground herbs and spices, fresh and dried

Nutritional sciences researchers receive funds from McCormick Science Institute

November 04, 2024

smiling man and woman working together with a laptop

Penn State offers free online courses focused on driving community change

October 17, 2024

Male athlete in locker room holds his head and looks pained

Co-occurrence of depression and concussions amplify symptoms of both conditions

October 14, 2024

Three young people outside a sporting event wearing team colors and holding pom poms

Students who feel more university connection may be more likely to binge drink

October 10, 2024

A graphic of a brain atop a navy blue background and analysis graph on the right.

$3.1M grant to fund study on early signs and diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease

September 30, 2024

abstract image of silhouettes of many people of different colors

Expert in promoting well-being of diverse communities to speak at Penn State

September 27, 2024

Gasto Lyakurwa stands in scrubby grasslands in Tanzania

Lack of food — not money — drives poaching in East African national parks

September 25, 2024

road that says road to recovery, leading to a bright sun in the distance

Recovery community centers linked to support factors for substance use recovery

September 20, 2024

photocollage of a runner and a swimmer

Sport-related stress may affect whether college athletes eat enough calories

September 16, 2024

Family cooking together in a large kitchen

Understanding what helps families with teens maintain household vaping bans

September 12, 2024

Olivia Leach smiles behind a bank of computer screens while Rachel Cottle sits behind a glass window

Older women more vulnerable to heat than their male peers, researchers find

September 03, 2024

Pregnant woman walking outside carrying a bottle of water

Pregnant women may not be drinking enough water, researchers report

August 12, 2024

woman speaking at podium with colleague looking on

New action guides to foster success in community prevention coalitions

July 16, 2024

Professor Robert Sainburg opens a jar. Overlaid on him are lines indicating that both sides of the body are influenced by both hemispheres of the brain, with more influence from the opposite side.

Alternative understanding of brain leads to new treatments for stroke patients

July 11, 2024

A pregnant woman in a white sweater rubbing her stomach

Women may face unique obstacles while seeking treatment for opioid use

June 25, 2024

a pile of dried prunes and fresh plums on a wooden table

Got prunes? Prunes may preserve bone density and strength in older women

June 25, 2024

Three people smiling together in a gym

Does a beet a day keep heart disease away?

June 10, 2024

Two children filling water at an outdoor spigot

Secure access to food and water decreasing for US children

June 07, 2024

Older person sitting in a kitchen drinking water

Dehydration in middle-aged and older adults may lead to attention challenges

May 22, 2024

an older person helps another person change position

Chronic pain support from spouse may decrease well-being for some people

May 16, 2024

Child sits crying as adult points

Understanding how behavior problems are related to child abuse and neglect

May 14, 2024

An ambulance racing through dark streets

Fentanyl and COVID-19 pandemic reshaped racial profile of overdose deaths in US

April 30, 2024

An hourglass echoing the shape of a DNA strand with paired chromosomes has sand running through it

Calorie restriction study reveals complexities in how diet impacts aging

April 17, 2024

White graphic with four photos of SSRI's mentored faculty fellows for 2024-2025.

Social Science Research Institute names 2024-25 mentored faculty fellows

April 16, 2024

smiling man standing in the forest

Lecture on Compassion to explore the new science of awe and well-being

April 01, 2024

Shadowy figure sits with head lowered and hands clasped in front of them.

Suicidality among individuals with substance use disorders increased in 2020

February 13, 2024

older woman smiles at her adult daughter while they eat at a restaurant together

Parental warmth during young adulthood decreases rates of depression in children

January 30, 2024

Emergency department staff in scrubs and lab coats hurridly move a patient through a hospital hallway.

Race and ethnicity may affect whether and where hospitals transfer patients

January 25, 2024

In one image a Black man walks through a city, in another, a Black farmer walks through his field

Mortality rates among rural US residents vary based on race, ethnicity, region

January 23, 2024

stethoscope on top of a pile of money and medical forms

Penn State program to prevent substance use the focus of $2.5 million NIH grant

January 08, 2024

A hand holds blue colored men and woman symbols connected with glowing lines.

Researchers to develop early warning system for emerging substance use threats

January 04, 2024

An older woman with a concerned look on her face. The back of her head is dissolving to suggest the loss of cognitive function

Newly identified biomarkers may detect early cognitive decline via blood test

November 28, 2023

A group of six teens walking on a sidewalk.

The golden rule may get a boost when teens feel connected to others

November 28, 2023

Man squatting by side of dirt road and smoking

Understanding the barriers to taxing alcohol and tobacco in Nepal

November 13, 2023

On the left, a woman wears a virtual reality headset. On the right, there is a virtual plate of food with broccoli, rice and salmon on it.

Q&A: Can virtual reality help people eat a healthier diet?

November 10, 2023

Composite map showing eastern US and western Africa. Subsaharan Africa is yellow and orange. The eastern US is yellow.

Climate-driven extreme heat may make parts of Earth too hot for humans

October 09, 2023

Patient having blood drawn from inside his elbow for a blood test

New test for sepsis could save lives in emergency departments, study suggests

September 25, 2023

smiling teen looking intently at adult who is talking with him

Interventions to protect youth against racism’s effects topic of Bennett Lecture

September 22, 2023

Latest News

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Person in coffee shop on phone looking bored

Chronic loneliness may harm cognitive health in young adults

May 29, 2025

A senior woman holding a cane, looking out a window

Link between loneliness, heart disease persists across different cultures

May 29, 2025

An athlete and coach, outdoors at a track, discuss something on a clipboard

New online tool predicts risk of energy deficiency in young, exercising women

May 27, 2025

Person interacting with service robot

Gender characteristics of service robots can influence customer decisions

May 06, 2025

John Dattilo floating in a kayak on a lake with a cliff in the background

Q&A: Can leisure make us healthier as individuals and as a society?

May 06, 2025

Two people running outdoors. One has stylized holes in their body to represent lack of energy sufficiency.

Energy deficiency impacts collegiate running performance

April 30, 2025

Emily Hill and Ken Siedlecki

Undergraduate researchers share work, reward of studying childhood nutrition

April 22, 2025

Nelson Roque and Alexis Santos in downtown State College

How safe is the air to breathe? 50 million people in the US don't know

April 21, 2025

An older person in bed in a dark room stares at the ceiling, looking uncomfortable. A small bedside light is on, and the clock reads 3:25.

Insomnia and sleep medication use connected to disability in older adults

April 17, 2025

Two people talking with each other in business clothes

Using AI to meet customer expectations in hospitality industry

April 14, 2025

Two people sit on opposite ends of a couch with unhappy expressions, looking away from each other

PTSD can undermine healthy couple communication when people fear their emotions

March 31, 2025

The hands of an older man holding a receipt over a shopping cart in a store

Recurring food insecurity linked to unhealthy weight changes in older adults 

March 21, 2025

shelled pecans in a bowl on a cutting board

Replacing other snacks with pecans may improve cholesterol, diet quality

March 17, 2025

Person holding phone that shows imagery of a beach cleanup

Influencer marketing can help tourism industry mitigate waste, pollution

February 20, 2025

Thomas Gould and Carlos Novoa in Gould's laboratory

Young adults may be more vulnerable to nicotine addiction than the middle aged

February 18, 2025

Person reading email on desktop computer

Emails with personal stories may be more likely to catch lawmakers’ attention

February 14, 2025

Robert Sainburg

Sainburg named fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology

February 12, 2025

A medical professional collecting a cheek swab from an older person

Understanding aging requires more than counting birthdays

February 05, 2025

Four pregnant women in a line wearing casual clothes, shown from mid-thigh to neck

Vitamin D matters during first trimester, researchers find

February 03, 2025

Collection of headshots featuring the seven presenters of the spring PRC seminar series

Promoting well-being through prevention to be focus of spring seminars

January 31, 2025

Yaryna Andrushko

Researcher from Ukraine studies and displays resilience

January 23, 2025

smiling college student talking with a friend

Q&A: Can flourishing be taught as a life skill?

January 10, 2025

two women bicycling in front of a university building

Alum’s undergraduate research drives passion for healthy transit

January 06, 2025

a football in the foreground rests on a football field

Q&A: Considering the ethics of tackle football

December 18, 2024

A person wearing a glove-like device lifts a can.

Person-centered, bio-inspired research leads to improved control of prosthetics

December 16, 2024

Older person with scarf on head and older person with head covering sit in their modest home

Could a good night’s sleep help protect people from becoming frail?

December 09, 2024

Person walking a dog across a street

Can everyday physical activity improve cognitive health in middle age?

November 12, 2024

Mother in bed with her two young children, reading a book

Consistent bedtime linked with better child emotion and behavior regulation

November 11, 2024

an overhead view of whole and ground herbs and spices, fresh and dried

Nutritional sciences researchers receive funds from McCormick Science Institute

November 04, 2024

smiling man and woman working together with a laptop

Penn State offers free online courses focused on driving community change

October 17, 2024

Male athlete in locker room holds his head and looks pained

Co-occurrence of depression and concussions amplify symptoms of both conditions

October 14, 2024

Three young people outside a sporting event wearing team colors and holding pom poms

Students who feel more university connection may be more likely to binge drink

October 10, 2024

A graphic of a brain atop a navy blue background and analysis graph on the right.

$3.1M grant to fund study on early signs and diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease

September 30, 2024

abstract image of silhouettes of many people of different colors

Expert in promoting well-being of diverse communities to speak at Penn State

September 27, 2024

Gasto Lyakurwa stands in scrubby grasslands in Tanzania

Lack of food — not money — drives poaching in East African national parks

September 25, 2024

road that says road to recovery, leading to a bright sun in the distance

Recovery community centers linked to support factors for substance use recovery

September 20, 2024

photocollage of a runner and a swimmer

Sport-related stress may affect whether college athletes eat enough calories

September 16, 2024

Family cooking together in a large kitchen

Understanding what helps families with teens maintain household vaping bans

September 12, 2024

Olivia Leach smiles behind a bank of computer screens while Rachel Cottle sits behind a glass window

Older women more vulnerable to heat than their male peers, researchers find

September 03, 2024

Pregnant woman walking outside carrying a bottle of water

Pregnant women may not be drinking enough water, researchers report

August 12, 2024

woman speaking at podium with colleague looking on

New action guides to foster success in community prevention coalitions

July 16, 2024

Professor Robert Sainburg opens a jar. Overlaid on him are lines indicating that both sides of the body are influenced by both hemispheres of the brain, with more influence from the opposite side.

Alternative understanding of brain leads to new treatments for stroke patients

July 11, 2024

A pregnant woman in a white sweater rubbing her stomach

Women may face unique obstacles while seeking treatment for opioid use

June 25, 2024

a pile of dried prunes and fresh plums on a wooden table

Got prunes? Prunes may preserve bone density and strength in older women

June 25, 2024

Three people smiling together in a gym

Does a beet a day keep heart disease away?

June 10, 2024

Two children filling water at an outdoor spigot

Secure access to food and water decreasing for US children

June 07, 2024

Older person sitting in a kitchen drinking water

Dehydration in middle-aged and older adults may lead to attention challenges

May 22, 2024

an older person helps another person change position

Chronic pain support from spouse may decrease well-being for some people

May 16, 2024

Child sits crying as adult points

Understanding how behavior problems are related to child abuse and neglect

May 14, 2024

An ambulance racing through dark streets

Fentanyl and COVID-19 pandemic reshaped racial profile of overdose deaths in US

April 30, 2024

An hourglass echoing the shape of a DNA strand with paired chromosomes has sand running through it

Calorie restriction study reveals complexities in how diet impacts aging

April 17, 2024

White graphic with four photos of SSRI's mentored faculty fellows for 2024-2025.

Social Science Research Institute names 2024-25 mentored faculty fellows

April 16, 2024

smiling man standing in the forest

Lecture on Compassion to explore the new science of awe and well-being

April 01, 2024

Shadowy figure sits with head lowered and hands clasped in front of them.

Suicidality among individuals with substance use disorders increased in 2020

February 13, 2024

older woman smiles at her adult daughter while they eat at a restaurant together

Parental warmth during young adulthood decreases rates of depression in children

January 30, 2024

Emergency department staff in scrubs and lab coats hurridly move a patient through a hospital hallway.

Race and ethnicity may affect whether and where hospitals transfer patients

January 25, 2024

In one image a Black man walks through a city, in another, a Black farmer walks through his field

Mortality rates among rural US residents vary based on race, ethnicity, region

January 23, 2024

stethoscope on top of a pile of money and medical forms

Penn State program to prevent substance use the focus of $2.5 million NIH grant

January 08, 2024

A hand holds blue colored men and woman symbols connected with glowing lines.

Researchers to develop early warning system for emerging substance use threats

January 04, 2024

An older woman with a concerned look on her face. The back of her head is dissolving to suggest the loss of cognitive function

Newly identified biomarkers may detect early cognitive decline via blood test

November 28, 2023

A group of six teens walking on a sidewalk.

The golden rule may get a boost when teens feel connected to others

November 28, 2023

Man squatting by side of dirt road and smoking

Understanding the barriers to taxing alcohol and tobacco in Nepal

November 13, 2023

On the left, a woman wears a virtual reality headset. On the right, there is a virtual plate of food with broccoli, rice and salmon on it.

Q&A: Can virtual reality help people eat a healthier diet?

November 10, 2023

Composite map showing eastern US and western Africa. Subsaharan Africa is yellow and orange. The eastern US is yellow.

Climate-driven extreme heat may make parts of Earth too hot for humans

October 09, 2023

Patient having blood drawn from inside his elbow for a blood test

New test for sepsis could save lives in emergency departments, study suggests

September 25, 2023

smiling teen looking intently at adult who is talking with him

Interventions to protect youth against racism’s effects topic of Bennett Lecture

September 22, 2023

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