UMass Lowell Center for Population Health

We are on a mission to improve health and wellness in our diverse communities and learn together with our community partners to create long-lasting changes

[National Public Health Week @NPHW]

Hey students! Join us TOMORROW, Nov. 30 at 5pm ET for a preview of NPHW 2022 and learn how to get involved and impact health on and off campus. RSVP: https://t.co/H85VGwlJyD @PublicHealth @APHAStudents

[UMass Lowell Center for Population Health @UML_CPH]

Congratulations to our Director Dr. @KatyLT Professor of Biomedical and Nutritional Sciences in the @UML_ZCHS for being named Distinguished University Professor @UMassLowell, the most esteemed academic honor. We are lucky to have you on our team! https://t.co/6M7jpsHxT8…

[UMass Lowell Center for Population Health @UML_CPH]

Listen to Dr. @SabrinaENoel discuss patient calcium & vitamin D levels along with dietary intake in this webinar hosted by the National Osteoporosis Foundation on Nutrition for Bone Health. To watch the recorded webinar, register here: https://t.co/kr5FfNEUt8
#osteoporosis

[Joseph C. Hartman @JosephCHartman]

Congratulations to Katherine Tucker, Professor of Biomedical and Nutritional Sciences in the @UML_ZCHS and Director of @UML_CPH, for being named Distinguished University Professor, @UMassLowell’s most prestigious academic honor for a faculty member!

https://t.co/VqfXGIE9s3

[UMass Lowell Center for Population Health @UML_CPH]

To register: https://t.co/dcbBAdnKiQ

[UMass Lowell Center for Population Health @UML_CPH]

Want to know what the best diets have in common for bone health? Tune in tmrw at 1pm to listen to @UML_ZCHS Dr.@SabrinaENoel & @SDSU Dr.@Shirinhooshmand discuss the importance of nutritious foods for optimal bone & overall health, focusing on nutrients & whole foods @ambonehealth

[UMass Lowell Center for Population Health @UML_CPH]

"Consider B12 and D3 as you age" @KatyLT explains that even with a perfect diet you may be at risk for deficiency due to malabsorption #aginglikefinewine #vitamins
Read more: https://t.co/yc1x5MvvUy
@RedMagDaily

[UMass Lowell Center for Population Health @UML_CPH]

But what even is a sustainable diet?
A "shift away from overconsumption of all foods and toward a more varied diet that includes more plants and fewer animal products" #sustainable #plantprotein
@ManganoKelsey @UMassLowell
https://t.co/WaDxlzG3Om

[UMass Lowell Center for Population Health @UML_CPH]

3 sustainable ways to improve our health and help the enviornment
1. Eat a wide variety of foods
2. Cut portion sizes & food waste
3. Substitue plant for animal protein
@ManganoKelsey recommends
Read more: https://t.co/WaDxlzG3Om

[UMass Lowell Center for Population Health @UML_CPH]

What is the Center for Population Health? "Our vision is to establish long-term interventions in diverse populations, that effectively reduce the prevalence of diseases and improve overall quality of health and well-being" #CPHuml
https://t.co/kXM2d6B6zE

[UMass Lowell Center for Population Health @UML_CPH]

@SabrinaENoel focus group research participants in Lawrence, where many participants are of Dominican origin, believe they know what #osteoporosis is, however when asked to describe the disease they explain symptoms of arthritis #osteoporosiseducation https://t.co/15gilp1ckG

[Harvard Health @HarvardHealth]

Pay attention to your gut-brain connection — it may contribute to your #anxiety and digestion problems. https://t.co/BIGohtNI2o #HarvardHealth

[HNRCA @HNRCA_Tufts]

Researchers, users, and developers weigh in on the tech and tools for measuring food intake, eating behavior & physical activity via @JMHNRCA @IAFNS_science #dietaryassessment, #foodapps, #wearables, #mobilehealth, #dietaryrecords #personalizedhealth https://t.co/IUNYpeaV3L

[UMass Lowell Center for Population Health @UML_CPH]

https://t.co/15gilp1ckG

[UMass Lowell Center for Population Health @UML_CPH]

@SabrinaENoel @Michelly_Town @uabSOPH new review paper on "bone density, fractures, osteoporosis, & screening/treatment for the disease" highlights a major gap in current bone health research, indicating extreme inequities among bone health in diff. racial & ethnic groups

[UMass Lowell Center for Population Health @UML_CPH]

We are back to tweeting! We hope everyone had a lovely and safe summer. Follow us to stay up to date with CPH happenings and research we want to share with you! #UMLResearch #UMassLowell #CPHUML

[Health Disparities @NIMHD]

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. @AHRQNews reports that racial/ethnic minority groups in the US are less likely to have access to mental health care, diagnosis, and treatment. Learn more about these disparities.@MinorityHealth https://t.co/M9EGFOcPe6

[USDA Food and Nutrition @USDA_FNA]

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a federal program that helps supplement the diets of low-income Americans by providing them with emergency food assistance at no cost. Find out more: https://t.co/CuAQgwRAN2

[Kennedy College of Sciences at UMass Lowell @KCSciences_UML]

Happy July!