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When Caring for a Sick Pet Becomes Too Much
Pet or person, caregiver’s burden is similar, Kent State researcher finds The mental and physical stress on individuals caring for elderly loved ones with chronic and terminal disease is well-documented and known as caregiver burden. It is linked to depression, anxiety and poor quality of life. The…
Video: 2017 Kent State Golden Flashes Football Intro
The Kent State University football team is in its 95th season of football. This new hype video debuted at the home opener at Dix Stadium on Sept. 9 when the Golden Flashes took on Howard University.
Mapping the Brain Activity of Buddhist Monks
Electroencephalogram (EEG) caps are helping Kent State University researchers unlock the secrets of the mind.
Kent State Study Shows How Optical Illusions May Help Fight Obesity
Kent State researchers build optical illusions into plates to see how they can help us choose smaller portions and ultimately lose weight.
Henry Winkler to Visit Kent State Stark as Part of Featured Speaker Series
He is best known as "The Fonz" on "Happy Days." On Oct. 10, Henry Winkler will share the story of his career and living with undiagnoised dyslexia.
Move-In Day Connects the Past with the Present
More than 6,000 students move in to the university’s 25 residence halls this weekend.
Kent State Volunteers Prepare to Welcome Freshmen to Campus
More than 500 Kent State University volunteers are preparing to welcome incoming freshmen to the Kent Campus Thursday morning.
Race, Stress and its Impact on Infant Mortality Among Black Infants
Ideastream® talks with Kent State University Psychology Professor Angela Neal-Barnett about the relationship between racial stress in black women and ways to reduce the stress before it affects pregnancy.
Kent State Students, Faculty and Staff View the Solar Eclipse
Kent State University students, faculty and staff gather outside the Kent Student Center to view the solar eclipse.
Kent State Establishes New School of Peace and Conflict Studies
Kent State University’s Center for Applied Conflict Management is transforming into a new School of Peace and Conflict Studies this month.