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This blog features news, events, student work and activities, faculty research, and more from NYIT’s School of Health Professions. Contact mhaar@nyit.edu for more information.
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Video: Looking for Nutrition Facts? Read the Label…Carefully
Feature | Dec 19, 2017
Mindy Haar, Ph.D. and Lorraine Mongiello, DrPH explain the importance of nutrition labels in a Facebook Live session on December 13.
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The Food Industry Needs to Stop Hiding Nutrition Information
Feature | Dec 14, 2017
In an op-ed in The Hill, Mindy Haar argues that Americans can no longer afford the food industry's continual efforts to delay FDA regulations for improved nutrition information labels and menu boards, which have enabled the costly obesity epidemic.
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Exercise Does More Than Just the Body Good
Feature | Nov 27, 2017
What happens to your cognitive functions when you combine tasks that are physically and mentally challenging? That’s what Professor Peter Douris, Associate Professor John Handrakis, and a group of NYIT students set out to discover in their study “The Effects of Aerobic Exercise and Gaming on Cognitive Performance.”
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First Annual Thanksgiving Pot Luck
Blog | Nov 16, 2017
School of Health Professions faculty and staff held the First Annual Thanksgiving Pot Luck.
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Video: Tackling the U.S. Nursing Shortage
Feature | Nov 13, 2017
Sheldon Fields, Ph.D., dean of NYIT School of Health Professions, and Assistant Professor Lisa Sparacino, Ph.D., discuss the looming nursing shortage facing the United States.
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Student Profile: Alexandra Hermanowski
Profile | Nov 13, 2017
Alexandra Hermanowski always knew she wanted to be a physical therapist. At NYIT, she has found the perfect program to help her achieve her goal.
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Physical Therapy Students Run Away With Their Education
Feature | Nov 08, 2017
Students in NYIT’s physical therapy program participated in the New York City Marathon as medical volunteers.
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Class of 2019 Nursing Students Receive White Coats
Feature | Nov 07, 2017
Nursing students received their white coats at a ceremony on November 1 at Riland Auditorium.
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Student Profile: Karl Arabian
Profile | Nov 06, 2017
From an early age, Karl Arabian knew he wanted to be a physical therapist. Now he is pursuing his dream at NYIT, gaining hands-on experience as a volunteer at the NYIT Rock Steady Boxing program.
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Video Profile: Reinaldo Romero
Profile | Nov 01, 2017
Before he came to NYIT, Reinaldo Romero served on active duty with the U.S. Army Infantry. While on duty, Romero sustained injuries and was the recipient of physical therapy. He is now pursuing a bachelor’s degree in health sciences so he can help people get back on their feet after an injury.
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