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Exploring Health from the Center for the Study of Human Health at Emory University brings world-renowned scholars, scientists, and journalists together with student leaders to redefine the construct of health and well-being.

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Health Beyond the Blog – Better Together?: Social Connectedness and Physical Health

September 10, 2021
Dr. Jennifer Sarrett
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This year, the Center for the Study of Human Health is organizing a speaker's series on the topic of "Relational Health". This series asks: what are the health impacts of social connectedness and social isolation? As we have all experience…

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Introducing News Team Member Lexi Rosmarin

September 9, 2021
Lexi Rosmarin
Health@Emory, Read

Photo by Robina Weermeijer on Unsplash (rights-free) By: Lexi Rosmarin The way that we as humans function has always been a profound interest of mine. When I was younger, much to my parents’ dismay, I would always ask “why” or…

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Stress – A Community Health Education Student Experience

By: Michael Sau and Adam Weisman Editor’s Note: This post is part of a series of blog posts written by Human Health students in the Health 1,2,3,4 program’s Health 497 course — Community Health Education Strategies. To see an overview…

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Becoming a Student Health Coach

By: Farhan Tejani Editor’s Note: This post is part of a series of blog posts written by Human Health students in the Health 1,2,3,4 program’s Health 497 course — Community Health Education Strategies. To see an overview of the program…

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Community Health Education Strategies: Student Experiences

June 23, 2021
News Team
Health@Emory, Read

Editor’s Note: This summer, Exploring Health will feature posts from students within the Health 1,2,3,4 program’s Health 497 course — Community Health Education Strategies. This piece is an introduction to student blog posts about their experiences participating in the course.…

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COVID Chronicles | Catalyzing Change: COVID-19 & Healthcare Inequities

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the health inequities that were already prevalent in the U.S. In this episode, host June Woo speaks with experts about the disproportionate effects of the pandemic, research on health inequities, and current medical education around health disparities and the social determinants of health.

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COVID Chronicles | The Built Environment & Health

Throughout the pandemic, people have spent more time indoors – and in limited locations – than ever before. This episode explores how our health and well-being are influenced by the built environment that we navigate in our daily lives. Experts discuss environmental psychology, biophilia, and a range of building types.

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COVID Chronicles | COVID, Campus Life & Convalescence

Colleges and universities faced tough decisions throughout 2020 when deciding how to handle pandemic precautions on campus. This episode zooms in on the factors at play underlying Emory’s decision to partially re-open in the fall, as well as the altered student experience on campus.

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Dr. Don Noble: Harnessing the Breath for Health and Well-Being

As you read this, you are breathing and taking no notice of this. After listening to this podcast, we think you may never completely ignore breathing again. In fact, like us, you might become fascinated with the potential breathing holds for changing how we think about ourselves and the world around us. Join us as we explore with Dr. Don Noble how to harness the mysteries of breath to improve our mental and physical health.

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COVID Chronicles | Pandemic Pregnancies: The COVID-19 Birth Experience

The pregnancy experience shifted rapidly during the pandemic, with new and soon-to-be mothers asking questions about delivery, breastfeeding and coronavirus safety measures around newborns. This episode highlights three different perspectives to bring a well-rounded view of what it means to be pregnant or delivering babies during a global pandemic.

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