School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
Mohammad Torabi, interim dean of the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at Indiana University, has been awarded the President's Special Plaque from the International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance. The award is in appreciation and recognition for his outstanding meritorious service to the organization and the field.
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In the February IU Health and Wellness tip sheet, IU experts discuss a new study involving return-to-play decisions after athletes suffer concussions, partisan findings in a new study about American singles, and information people might find useful when returning to the dating scene after a long hiatus.
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Exempting bars from a statewide smoking ban in Indiana would significantly reduce the health benefits of a smoke-free-air law. Including bars not only protects the health of employees, say IU tobacco control experts, but would not negatively impact the hospitality industry financially.
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Exempting bars from a statewide smoking ban in Indiana would significantly reduce the health benefits of a smoke-free-air law. Including bars not only protects the health of employees, say Indiana University tobacco control experts, but would not negatively impact the hospitality industry financially. "If we want to protect workers who are most at risk of negative health consequences due to secondhand smoke exposure, then we have to pass comprehensive legislation that includes bars," said Jon Macy, assistant professor in IU's School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation.
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Indiana University experts discuss the A's and B's of sunglasses and UV, challenges parents of teens can face regarding their kids' potential substance use, and insights into pets and their caretakers.
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Indiana University Bloomington faculty members Selene Carter, George Pinney and Elizabeth Shea have been selected to receive funding in 2012 from the Fran Snygg Grant for Artistic Collaboration and the Fran Snygg Endowment Fund.
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