The Academic Minute

Mental health is especially important during pregnancy.

Rachel Eakley, clinical assistant professor at the Rory Meyers College of Nursing at @nyuniversity, determines why more support is needed.

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What if you could improve your brain health throughout your lifespan?

Lori Cook, director of Clinical Research at the Center for BrainHealth at @UT_Dallas, says it’s possible.

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How does obesity in midlife affect your chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease?

Stephen Wong, professor of radiology and medicine at @HMethodistMD, looks into the links.

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Can self-control in third grade predict your success later in life?

Andrew Koepp, assistant professor of applied psychology at @nyuniversity, examines whether it can.

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Is tenure for professors misunderstood?

Kent Kauffman, professor of business at @purduefw, says yes.

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