Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health is launching a new certificate program to train students for careers in climate change and health.
“Climate change is one of the defining challenges of the century,” says James W. Curran, dean of the Rollins School of Public Health, “and it is essential that we offer our students opportunities to develop the skills they will need to be leaders in this field.”
The new certificate in climate and health will be offered to all students enrolled in the Master of Public Health (MPH) and Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) programs at Rollins. To receive the certificate, students will be required to complete a two-course sequence on climate and health, take two additional electives and complete a thesis or capstone on a climate-related topic.
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Dr. Dina Paltoo
Poor housing conditions and poor sleep can damage cardiovascular health and interfere with sleep, said Dr. Dina Paltoo, NHLBI’s assistant director for scientific strategy and innovation.
“Where we live and how we’re separated is very important,” she said, opening a recent Housing, Sleep and Cardiovascular Risk webinar organized by NHLBI’s National Center on Sleep Disorders Research. “Our socioeconomic status is linked to where we live and sleep. This can give rise to our access to care and food.” Socioeconomic status also affects sleep quality and quantity, she added.
Dr. Mario Sims underscored the influence of housing on cardiovascular health. He is the Jackson Heart Study’s chief science officer and a professor in the department of medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
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If you are sick and plan to exercise this cold and flu season, experts say to use your head – and recognize the body’s warnings signs.
It’s especially important to take precautions this winter during the COVID-19 pandemic. Consulting a doctor always is a good idea if there are any questions about symptoms or whether to quarantine or isolate.
But in general, physical activity isn’t necessarily a no-no for a milder illness like a simple head cold.
“The typical rule of thumb that a lot of practitioners and exercise physiologists like to stick to is that if symptoms are above the neck, it’s OK to get out there and do some exercise,” said Amanda Paluch, assistant professor at the School of Public Health and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.