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Just Rise: Study Finds Frequent Standing May Boost Heart Health After Menopause

August 5, 2025

The simple daily habit of standing up more often may impact heart health for postmenopausal women, according to a new study from University of California San Diego.

Breaking the Silence: MyMenoplan.org Empowers Women to Take Charge of Menopause

July 24, 2025

Menopause remains one of the most under-discussed stages of life, even though more than 1 million women in the U.S. experience this natural biological transition each year. Women's health experts designed a website to empower individuals to take charge of menopause.

Five Years, 1,851 Graduates, and a Promise for the Future of Public Health

July 21, 2025

In just five years, the UC San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science is redefining what it takes to be a public health professional. Its graduates are proof that public health isn't confined to hospitals or labs. It lives in city planning, data science and more.

Revive & Survive San Diego Event Marks Half a Million People Trained in CPR

July 9, 2025

To celebrate training half a million San Diegans in CPR the UC San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science and the County of San Diego Emergency Medical Services hosted a Revive & Survive San Diego hands-only CPR event on the beach.

Use of Metformin Associated with Exceptional Longevity Among Older Women

May 19, 2025

In a study of older adult women with diabetes, metformin, a widely used diabetes medication, was associated with a 30% lower risk of death before age 90 compared to use of sulfonylurea, another diabetes medication.

Meeting Community Needs

February 7, 2025

UC San Diego community-based programs are partnering with diverse populations to improve well-being.

Grants Expand Roadway Safety Programs to Native American Youth and Older Drivers

December 9, 2024

The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at University of California San Diego is creating programs to improve safety for all roadway users, including drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. With support from two grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the NHTSA, the school is developing an educational program geared towards Native American youth as well as new online courses to improve older driver safety.

Home and Neighborhood Environments Impact Sedentary Behavior in Teens Globally

December 3, 2024

Adolescents worldwide are spending an average of 8 to 10 hours per day engaging in sedentary activities such as watching television, using electronic devices, playing video games and riding in motorized vehicles, according to a multinational study published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity.
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