5 things to know about Mason’s College of Public Health
Dean Perry spoke with the Washington Business Journal about future plans for the College of Public Health, including workforce development and fundraising initiatives. Read the article here.
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January 14, 2025Yes, college students gain holiday weight too—but in the form of muscle, not fat.
January 14, 2025A new study from obesity researcher Martin Binks reveals that college students and older adults gain holiday weight just in different ways.-
January 10, 2025What is the healthiest oil for cooking?
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December 16, 2024Salad bars in school cafeterias boost students’ dietary quality, new VCU study finds.
December 11, 2024A new class will show students how to coach patients for optimal outcomes.-
November 22, 2024I am a fitness trainer and this is how I managed to burn belly fat.
November 13, 2024Stigmatized attitudes toward mental health have contributed to decades of harmful policies. Evelyn Tomaszewski, assistant professor in the Department of Social Work, advocates for a human rights-based approach to address outdated and harmful policy practices.-
October 31, 2024Can’t stop thinking about your next meal? That’s ‘food noise’ – here’s how to stop it.
October 28, 2024Emails and messages alone can’t replace the human connections that fuel true productivity.
October 24, 2024Graduates from the George Mason University College of Public Health are thriving, with 91% of undergraduates and 85% of graduate students reporting positive career outcomes in 2023. This marks a significant increase from the previous year, with undergraduate outcomes rising by nearly 5%. As the only interprofessional College of Public Health in Virginia, Mason's programs offer a unique, comprehensive approach that prepares students to excel in today’s dynamic healthcare landscape.-
October 21, 2024Despite improvements, salt in restaurant meals remains high, can hurt the heart.
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October 11, 2024Skip the Salt, but Keep the Flavor.