College of Health and Human Development

College of Health and Human Development

Penn State establishes the Geroscience and Dementia Prevention Consortium

Positive parenting can reduce the risk that children develop obesity

Penn State professor to serve President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition

Can wearable technology predict the negative consequences of drinking?

Peter Molenaar retiring after 17 years at Penn State

Taking steps toward more effective fitness trackers, more physical activity

Gatzke-Kopp featured on parenting podcast

Schmitt Russell Research Lecture to focus on effects of daily stress

HHD Dean's Lecture Series special event to focus on vaccine hesitancy

Closeness with dads may play special role in how kids weather adolescence

Hydration can impact pregnancy and birth outcomes

Penn State researchers are developing app to promote family well-being

Human development and family studies professor joins Recovery Rising initiative

Parents may underestimate impact of involving adolescent children in conflicts

Coupled brain activity, cerebrospinal fluid flow could indicate Alzheimer's risk

COVID-19 pandemic may have increased mental health issues within families

Buxton recognized with endowed appointment

Using wearable technology to prevent kidney stones

Protocols to make data on kids secure, shareable eventually may help families

Dean's Lecture Series to focus on impact of racism and discrimination on health

Parental warmth on high-conflict days helps teens to feel loved

New online event series brings virtual conversations to the Penn State community

Researchers to study impact of COVID-19 and social distancing on families

How Siblings’ Gender Can Affect a Child’s Development

Stress may drive people to give as well as receive emotional support

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