Oct 31, 2018
Hosted by Ryann Monahan, this podcast with guest Carolyn Sutter explores factors that influence the likelihood of women breastfeeding at six weeks postpartum based on a study, which was conducted by researchers at the Family Resiliency Center at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The study found that...
Sep 27, 2018
Hosted by Ryann Monahan, this podcast with guest Erin Davis explores the STRONG Kids2 research project at the Family Resiliency Center and what it could mean for the future of childhood obesity prevention and interventions. Using a cells-to-society approach to nutrition, the transdisciplinary project will provide...
Sep 12, 2018
Hosted by Ryann Monahan, this podcast "unpacks" the health benefits behind kids packing their own school lunches. Research shows children who are involved with packing their own lunches tend to make healthier choices, end up with more fruits and vegetables, and have an opportunity to learn responsibility. The...
Sep 11, 2018
Hosted by Ryann Monahan, this podcast highlights research that shows a relationship between phthalates and deficits in cognitive function in rats. The discussion with Janice Juraska and Daniel Kougias explores what the findings could mean to humans and society as a whole. Investigators call it a "cautionary study" that...
Jul 27, 2018
Hosted by Ryann Monahan, this podcast with guest Robin Allen highlights the Military Families Learning Network and the opportunities it provides members of the military, their families, and other service providers. The conversation with Robin Allen covers personal and professional development opportunities that...