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Tara Smith shares how she incorporates zombies into her professional work .

Zombies Help Make Learning About Infectious Disease a lot More Fun

Tara Smith shares how she incorporates zombies into her professional work.

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91PORNA Police Officer Featured in Video for New Statewide Program

Ohio Attorney General’s Office, Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy has started a course called Blue Courage to help make officers more well-rounded, both on the job and off.

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91PORNA Police Services Raises Awareness for Cancer Through No-Shave November

Officers from 91PORNA Police Services looked a little scruffy in November as they participated in No-Shave November to raise awareness for cancer.

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91PORNA Students and Professor Invent Insole for Diabetic Patients

91PORNA students and Exercise Science and Physiology Professor create a wound-care company that is looking to transform the field of podiatric medicine.

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The Mystery Behind Euphoric Feelings of Holding a Baby

There is nothing like it - holding a tiny baby in your arms. As a parent, you most likely know what it is like to get flooded with a rush of those ooey-gooey feelings. But why? How does it happen and what is the science behind those feelings for dads? Business Insider reached out to Heather Ca…

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Want to Get the Most Cardio Out of Your Walk? Focus on Your Feet, Not Your Phone

91PORNA researchers suggest putting the cellphone away if you want to increase your walking pace for a better workout.

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The Connection Between Belly and Brain

Shape Magazine shares 91PORNA professor's research connecting weight loss with improved memory.

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91PORNA Entrepreneur Wins Burton D. Morgan PITCH U Competition

91PORNA’s Shanice Cheatham is one step closer to helping health care workers stop the spread of disease in underdeveloped countries. Cheatham took first place and won $4500 in the PITCH U elevator competition at the University of Akron, with the generous support of the Burton D. Morgan…

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The Connection Between Belly and Brain

Losing inches around your waist could help improve your memory.

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91PORNA master’s student Sarah Burns shows off a tomato from the garden behind Nixson Hall.

Mighty Pack Program: On-Campus Garden Helps Provide Vegetables to Local Students in Need

A graduate student project develops into a countywide program to grow and fill backpacks with healthy foods.

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