Applied Health Science Department

Indiana University experts in sports marketing, relationships and aging discuss perfect sports-related gifts for Her, dealing with Valentine's Day hype when single, and dating in the golden years.
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Organizers of an Indiana University Haiti relief effort say the response from the IU and Bloomington communities already has been strong. As their monetary fundraising efforts continue -- just this week each member of the IU women's basketball team donated their pre-game meal money -- they have shifted the focus to a material aid drive, encouraging donors to help "Cram the Container!" a 1,280-cubic-foot container provided by the university.
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A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Haiti late Tuesday (Jan. 12) afternoon, causing widespread damage and many deaths and injuries. The quake was centered about 10 miles west of Port-au-Prince, the capital city. Indiana University experts comment on the quake and its likely aftermath.
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Mohammad Torabi, Chancellor's Professor and chair of the Department of Applied Health Science in Indiana University's School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, received the Distinguished Service Award from Eta Sigma Gamma, the National Health Education Honorary, during its annual conference held in conjunction with the American School Health Association annual meeting in Denver.
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David Lohrmann, professor of school health promotion in the Department of Applied Health Science in Indiana University's School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, has been awarded the American School Health Association's Howe Award, the highest honor bestowed on a member of the organization for outstanding contributions and distinguished service in school health.
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Indiana University health and swimming experts talk about the need to monitor children's access to alcohol during the holidays, how to use food journaling to eat healthier and to lose weight, and a perfect gift for the new year -- swim lessons for adults, not just kids.
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