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The Nov. 7, 2008, edition of IU Home Pages focuses on Indiana University's international programs, and the new connections IU has made with universities around the world.
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The Community of Modern Dance
Jan. 16-17, 7:30 p.m., Ruth N. Halls Theatre, 275 N. Jordan Ave., Bloomington -- Indiana University Dance Theatre presents "The Community of Modern Dance." The performance will feature works by guest artists from the Liz Lerman Dance Exchange; IU faculty in modern dance, music and African American and African Diaspora Studies; and master teacher, choreographer and artist Bill Evans.
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Give eating habits and traditions a healthy holiday makeover
Do you pile layers of food on your plate, skip breakfast or go into carbo-overload when in the presence of a tantalizing buffet at a family gathering? Many of us do, giving smart nutrition a back seat to manners, traditions and common, yet unhealthy, eating habits. Fitness consultant Antonio Williams offers 10 suggestions for revamping Americans' unhealthy eating habits -- just in time for the holidays.
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One quarter of all family caregivers of Alzheimer's disease patients succumb to the stress of providing care to a loved one and become hospital patients themselves, according to a new Indiana University study. The Healthy Aging Brain Center, which is part of IU Center for Senior Health at Wishard Health Services, is leading the nation in expanding the definition of patient to include the individual with Alzheimer's disease and family caregivers and to provide care to both.
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Who says date night needs to be high-cal or costly? Health and wellness experts at Indiana University offer some suggestions for entertaining gift ideas that can rev up the metabolism as well as the romance.
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Overall youth drug use by sixth through 12th graders in Indiana is down, according to the latest annual survey by the Indiana Prevention Resource Center (IPRC) at Indiana University Bloomington's School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation. While the survey shows students' cigarette smoking has either held steady or declined, the study continues to point to an increasing use of smokeless tobacco by high school students.
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No longer just for the fit who want to be fitter, personal trainers and fitness specialists work with people of all ages and often are sought by clients with conditions such as morbid obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and joint replacements. Effective fitness consulting focuses on individual needs, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, say Indiana University fitness experts, who offer readers tips for finding the right match.
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Shopping for cell phones for your kids? Greg Travis, assistant director of the Pervasive Technology Labs' Advanced Network Management Lab at Indiana University, offers tips to help parents avoid sticker shock and protect their children's privacy and security.
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Talking with a healthcare provider about sex can be embarrassing, awkward and absolutely necessary. Some sexual problems can be signs of medical conditions, such as diabetes or cardiovascular health issues. Many of us have questions, so where better to start? Sexual health expert Debby Herbenick discusses how and when to talk with your doctor about this sensitve subject.
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In this issue, Indiana University staffer Steve Hinnefeld donned his workout attire and tried out the President's Challenge Fitness Test -- it's not just for kids anymore. Other articles discuss divorce, exercising in hot weather, bilateral cochlear implants, autism and family stress, and how exercise can improve mood. Carol the Coach helps readers ID personal truths.
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IU President Michael A. McRobbie delivered his first State of the University address on Oct. 14, 2008, in the University Place Conference Center Auditorium on the IUPUI campus. In the address, McRobbie, who became IU's 18th president in July 2007, provided an update on the strategic priorities he announced during his 2007 inaugural address. McRobbie reviewed faculty and staff accomplishments and laid out a course for achieving continued and growing excellence in IU's two core missions, education and research. The speech is now available on the Internet in text and video formats.
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