Arrest Deflection Helps Thousands in Pima County Seek Treatment Aug. 24, 2022 A new report suggests that Pima County law enforcement agencies have sent more than 6,500 people struggling with a severe mental health diagnosis and a substance use disorder to treatment rather than jail over the last decade. Green Valley News
What Older Adults Do While Sitting Affects Dementia Risk, Study Finds Aug. 23, 2022 Researchers explored the link between sedentary behavior and risk of dementia and found that type of activity matters when it comes to brain aging. Read more Image
Dr. Lorre Laws Proudly Hoods Daughter at Nursing Convocation Aug. 23, 2022 In possibly the first mother-daughter hooding ceremony at the college, Katie DiBene will follow in her mother’s footsteps. Read more Image
What Older Adults Do While They Sit Affects Dementia Risk, Study Finds Aug. 23, 2022 Adults ages 60 and older who sit for long periods watching TV or engaging in other passive, sedentary behaviors may be at increased risk of developing dementia, according to a new study. Science Daily
UAPD Leadership Prepares Department to Welcome Students Back for Fall 2022 Aug. 23, 2022 University of Arizona Police Department Chief Paula Balafas shares thoughts on the start of the fall semester. KGUN-TV (Tucson, AZ)
The Viruses Are Winning: There’s Still Time to Fight Back Aug. 23, 2022 Felicia Goodrum, PhD, professor of immunobiology in the College of Medicine – Tucson, co-authored an opinion article on emerging viruses. The Hill
Aging Well with Dr. Lisa O’Neill Aug. 22, 2022 The UArizona Center on Aging associate director does her best to add value to appreciation of older adults, their caregivers and careers supporting them. Read more Image
Vaccine Maker Asks FDA to Greenlight Updated Omicron Booster Shot Aug. 22, 2022 The U.S. is one step closer to having new COVID-19 booster shots available as soon as this fall. NPR
How to Use the Navy SEAL Sleep Technique to Fall Asleep Quickly Aug. 21, 2022 Andrew Weil, MD, founder and director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson, developed the 4-7-8 sleep method, which he calls “a natural tranquilizer for the nervous system." Geeky News