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A Fluffy Friend Can Chase Stress Away, Jessica Mayfield
A Fluffy Friend Can Chase Stress Away, Jessica Mayfield
The Scope
With final exams looming, VCU students could play with friendly dogs at “Paws for Stress” events held by the Center for Human-Animal Interaction and University Counseling services. CHAI is studying whether interacting with therapy dogs really can lower your stress levels.
Exploring Links Between Diabetes And Depression, Kirby Farineau
Exploring Links Between Diabetes And Depression, Kirby Farineau
The Scope
Some people may think mental health and physical health are completely unrelated, but in fact, they are closely linked, says Dr. Briana Mezuk, a researcher and professor at VCU. She recently received a grant from the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research at VCU to study the relationship between diabetes and depression.
Various Tests Induce, Then Measure, Stress, Malik Hall
Various Tests Induce, Then Measure, Stress, Malik Hall
The Scope
We all experience stress in some shape or form, especially university students facing final exams and graduating seniors under pressure to find a job. Now these nerve-wracking situations are being replicated in a lab – but this isn’t as sadistic as it may sound.