In Brief: Mini-health screenings, new articles on The Conversation

By Andy Ober, University Communications
Feb. 4, 2022
In a recent article published on The Conversation, Chris Impey, University Distinguished Professor of astronomy, writes that there are plenty of space missions to keep an eye on this year.

In a recent article published on The Conversation, Chris Impey, University Distinguished Professor of astronomy, writes that there are plenty of space missions to keep an eye on this year.

Upcoming mini-health screenings are Feb. 22, March 8, March 22 and April 14.

Upcoming mini-health screenings are Feb. 22, March 8, March 22 and April 14.

Mini-health screenings return

A popular employee health offering is back in full swing. Life & Work Connections says mini-health screenings are once again available and free to all benefits-eligible employees once per year. The screenings include health measurements such as cholesterol and blood sugar levels, blood pressure and weight. They can also include bone density or prostate screenings.

"We are excited to bring back on-site mini-health screenings to our University population," says Chad Myler, employee health and wellness promotion manager with Life & Work Connections. "These general health screenings offer employees the opportunity to understand their current health and where to make changes, if any, while providing a great starting point for a conversation with their physician."

Upcoming screenings will be held 8-11 a.m. on Feb. 22, March 8, March 22 and April 14. You can register and find locations online. Once you have a baseline, you can check your numbers with periodic health checks.

Life & Work Connections also offers a series of webinars called "Know Your Health Numbers" covering topics including preventing heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and maintaining a healthy weight.

Check out the articles recently published on The Conversation

Each month, faculty members and researchers from across the University share their expertise on The Conversation, an independent, not-for-profit news source committed to communicating the work of scholars. The Conversation makes all of its articles available at no charge to any news organization that wants to republish them. In addition, The Associated Press distributes The Conversation articles to newsrooms across the United States.

To recognize University of Arizona scholars who are contributing to The Conversation's goal of informing public debate "with knowledge-based journalism that is responsible, ethical and supported by evidence," the Office of University Communications regularly posts links to the articles that have been published on The Conversation.

Below, please find the articles published in January, along with a faculty member's appearance on "The Conversation Weekly" podcast.

Jan. 5, 2022
From speed viewing to watching the end first: how streaming has changed the way we consume TV
Some viewers purposefully seek out spoilers, others skip scenes with characters they don’t like. The advent of streaming has made viewers more actives and producers should take note.

Hope Schau
Professor, Department of Marketing, and Executive Director, McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship

Jan. 18, 2022
Taliban 2.0 aren't so different from the first regime, after all
Four months after the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, a clearer picture of their rule is emerging. Despite public assurances, the Taliban continue to violate human rights.

Faten Ghosn
University Distinguished Professor, School of Government and Public Policy

Jan. 19, 2022
Groundwater – not ice sheets – is the largest source of water on land and most of it is ancient
Groundwater is the second-largest store of water on Earth. Governments and industry use groundwater reservoirs to store waste, but it may also have environmental functions that haven’t been revealed.

Jennifer C. McIntosh
Professor, Department of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences

Jan. 28, 2022
A lunar return, a Jupiter moon, the most powerful rocket ever built and the James Webb Space Telescope – space missions to watch in the coming months
With about 200 orbital launches scheduled and ambitious missions on everything from lunar bases to the search for life in the works, there’s a lot to watch in 2022. An astronomer explains the highlights.

Chris Impey
University Distinguished Professor, Department of Astronomy

See articles published this year on The Conversation:

Interested in submitting an article? Go to the sign up link on The Conversation website to create a username and password. Do a keyword search to see what has been written on the topic you have in mind. Fill out the online pitch form. (If you or one of your faculty members would like to talk through an idea before submitting a pitch, send an email to conversation@arizona.edu.)

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