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Devon Ackerman '17, Med School Student Meet Devon Ackerman, a 2017 biochemistry and chemical biotechnology graduate of East Stroudsburg University and now an M.D. candidate in the Doctor of Medicine program at Penn State University’s College of Medicine in Hershey. Read More Devon has been a true Warrior since coming to ESU in 2013 from Hanover, Pa. A four-year starter on ESU’s football team and a three-time Academic All-America first team selection – the first and only student-athlete ...

How to best prepare for your COVID vaccine April 19, 2021 Click below to listen to the podcast   Kate is an Associate Professor of Exercise Physiology, with research expertise in behavioural immunology, and in particular the use of exercise to adjuvant medical procedures including vaccination and chemotherapy. She is a highly regarded teacher with a Senior Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy, is the current Course Director for Exercise and Sport Science, and is a Course Accreditation Reviewer for ESSA.

Engaging in household chores may be beneficial for brain health in older adults Engaging in household chores may be beneficial for brain health in older adults. In a recent Baycrest study, older adults who spent more time on household chores showed greater brain size, which is a strong predictor of cognitive health. Scientists already know that exercise has a positive impact on the brain, but our study is the first to show that the same may be true for household chores. Understanding how different forms of physical activity contribute to brain health is crucial for developing strategies to re...

Household Chores Boost Your Brain Health by Hannah Joy on  April 16, 2021 at 5:25 PM Engaging in household chores can improve brain health in older adults Household chores include tidying, dusting, meal preparation and clean up, shopping, heavy housework, yard work, home repairs and caregiving Older adults who engage in household chores have better cognitive health and brain function. Household chores are considered to be low-intensity aerobic exercise and hence, the impact on the brain, reveals a new study. "Scientists already know that exercise has a positive impact on th...