Posts by: Stacy Nagai

Energy Drink Use in Teens has Adverse Effects New research from Chapman University evaluates frequency and reasons for use

On January 23, 2018 By

A Chapman University faculty member has published new research showing why many teenagers consume energy drinks, how often, the age they started and what influences their choice of brands. Results showed that 40 percent of teens aged 13 to 19 reported an adverse effect while ingesting energy drinks.

Although several of these adverse effects go […]

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Documentary Features Healing Power of Music Free community screening reveals how personalized music provides comfort

On January 8, 2018 By

The public is invited to a free screening of Alive Inside, a documentary that explores the transformative impact of music on people living with a diagnosis of dementia or other cognitive disorders. The award winning documentary follows the journey of social worker Dan Cohen, creator of the national MUSIC & MEMORY® program which helps non-verbal […]

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Chapman University School of Pharmacy receives $1 million grant for movement disorder research

On December 14, 2017 By

A Chapman University School of Pharmacy junior faculty member has been awarded a $1,059,867 grant by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for ataxia research.

Ataxia is a degenerative, hereditary disease of the nervous system. Those diagnosed often experience the same symptoms as someone who is drunk, such as slurred speech, stumbling and falling. All […]

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Loose skin and “slack volume” protect Hagfish from shark bites

On December 13, 2017 By

Chapman University has published new research showing how hagfishes survive an initial attack from predators before they release large volumes of slime to defend themselves. Because the slime is released after they are attacked, this defense strategy is only effective if they survive the initial bite. Results show that hagfish skin is not puncture resistant; […]

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Women Explain How Media Affect Feelings About Their Bodies New research shows most women report more body dissatisfaction directly after seeing fashion and bikini models

On November 10, 2017 By

Chapman University has published research measuring women’s perceptions of how media impacts their body image. Results showed that many women reported feeling worse about their bodies when shown media images of bikini or fashion models, compared to those shown images of paintings or products.

In Study 1, the percentage of adult women who said the […]

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