The answers may surprise you.
How can I help my child’s literacy during school breaks?
Read, read and read some more! Here are some helpful tips for parents to accelerate a child's literacy skills.
COVID-19 is still very much with us. Now what?
Nevada State Public Health Laboratory Director Mark Pandori, Ph.D., and Student Health Center Medical Director Cheryl Hug-English, M.D., discuss the latest in SARS-CoV-2 testing, developments, and health and safety
Medical students help Reno’s homeless and underserved amid COVID-19
Students help transient and low socioeconomic populations gain access to health and hygiene products
Why do masks make it so hard to understand each other?
Professor of linguistics Valerie Fridland breaks down the reasons why masked speech is difficult to understand
What is health literacy?
Health Literacy Month is here, and Dr. Alexandra Watson breaks down what that means and why it's important
What is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, and what does becoming one mean for the University?
Assistant Professor of Higher Education Leadership Cynthia M. Alcantar looks at what being HSI designated means for the University of Nevada, Reno and how close we are to it
Cleaning for COVID-19: Are household disinfectants and sanitizers harmful to our health?
Assistant Professors Li Li and Dingsheng Li from the School of Community Health Sciences break down how our exposure to home cleaning products has increased and what that means
What's important to know about fruit-flavored drinks? | ¿Qué es importante saber sobre las bebidas con sabor a frutas?
100% fruit juice is a healthier choice | El jugo 100% de frutas es una opción más saludable
What’s important to know about flavored waters sold in stores? | ¿Qué es importante saber sobre las aguas saborizadas que se venden en las tiendas?
Not all flavored waters sold in stores are healthy choices | No todas las aguas saborizadas que se venden en las tiendas son opciones saludables
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How can I help my family make healthier drink choices? | ¿Como puedo ayudar a mi familia a elegir bebidas más saludables?
It’s as simple as Whoa, Slow, Go! | ¡Es tan simple como Whoa, Slow, Go!
How do sugary drinks affect weight? | ¿Cómo afectan al peso las bebidas azucaradas?
Three reasons why sugary drinks may increase weight gain | Tres razones por las cuales las bebidas azucaradas pueden causar aumento de peso
Should kids have drinks with caffeine? | ¿Deben tomar bebidas con cafeína los niños?
Caffeine can be over-looked by parents and others that care for small children | Cafeína puede que sea pasada por alto por los padres y otras personas que cuidan a los niños pequeños
How can parents prepare children to wear masks at school?
With school returning soon, Shanon Taylor provides advice to parents on how to ease children into getting used to wearing masks in school.
Creating structure at home for children with disabilities
How to provide routine during stay-at-home orders
How to discuss racism topics in the classroom
Recognizing the intersections of race, class, gender and more in education
What is aphasia?
June is Aphasia Awareness Month, a national campaign dedicated to increasing public awareness about the language disorder and recognizing people who are living with or caring for people with aphasia.
Safety concerns for fresh produce increase during pandemic
Desert Farming Initiative gives tips for ensuring produce safety during COVID-19 outbreak
Take measures to stay healthy while reaping benefits of outdoor physical activity
Weather and Phase 1 present opportunity to enjoy outdoors
Physical activity is a strong benefit during COVID-19
Extension provides information on how to help yourself and others
How do I take care of my kids during a pandemic?
Lydia DeFlorio, associate professor of human development and family studies offers advice to parents about taking care of children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Watch out for junk science amid COVID-19
University gives tips for recognizing unfounded health and nutrition claims
COVID-19 contributing to domestic violence: what to do
University of Nevada, Reno Extension provides information on how to help yourself or others
Meeting COVID-19 challenges: Understand dates on food labels before discarding
With some items becoming harder to come by, University of Nevada, Reno nutritionist offers clarification
Can you spot fake news in the time of COVID-19?
Librarians provide tips, tricks to assist students, campus community in identifying fake news related to COVID-19
How should I prepare for a telemedicine appointment?
Drs. Eckert, Baker and Hagen offer tips for getting the most out of your virtual doctor visits.
How can I confront coronavirus racism?
School of Medicine Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion and Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Nicole Jacobs, recommends methods for dealing with biased behavior, whether you are the intended recipient or a witness.
How do I stop touching my face?
Leading researcher and psychologist Professor Steven Hayes reveals a scientifically proven trick for dramatically reducing how often you touch your face
What should we be eating to help us resist the coronavirus?
University of Nevada, Reno dietitian provides research-based information