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As Jay Busbee wrote, “Horse racing is in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons, again.” Seven horses died ahead of this year’s Kentucky Derby. Many will be upset about this for a short time after, but then it may…

Did you know one in 5 adults in the U.S. experience a mental health condition in a given year? If you’re working on a story for Mental Health Awareness Month, our Syracuse University faculty experts are available for interviews. Please…

An experimental anti-obesity drug could reliably curb appetite and normalize blood glucose levels without causing nausea and vomiting, which are frequent side effects of current weight-loss and diabetes drugs. The new peptide treatment not only reduces food consumption but also…

As of fall 2022 and thanks to donors Paige and Doug Babcock, the first-ever satellite location of the Barnes Center at The Arch Crowley Family MindSpa launched. Prioritizing student health and wellness without sacrificing time in busy schedules or convenience…

From readily available campus health and wellness resources to looking toward the future through the lens of the Campus Framework’s goal of enriching all aspects of student life, Syracuse University is deeply committed to supporting students throughout their evolving wellness…

Harriet Brown, professor of magazine, news and digital journalism in the Newhouse School, was featured on the America Dissected podcast episode “Weight, Weight, Don’t Tell Me.” Prof. Brown appeared on the podcast to talk about the truth behind all of…

Early this fall, the Barnes Center at The Arch welcomed its millionth visitor to the recreation and fitness areas. Ellie Allen, a first-year student in the College of Arts and Sciences, was the proud recipient of the honor and was…

In her work as a therapist, Rachel Johnson ’17, G’19 knew she was making a difference in the lives of her patients. But she also realized her work wasn’t impacting an often overlooked segment of the population when it comes…

According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 38% of all U.S. adults live with prediabetes, the precursor to type 2 diabetes, and nearly half (47%) have hypertension, or high blood pressure. While these statistics…

In the pursuit of enhancing the student experience through supporting student-focused health and wellness, the Barnes Center at The Arch has launched Headspace. As a mobile app wellness leader and through virtual experiences, Headspace helps to create habits supportive of…