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Researchers Revise How Americans Get Healthy
Pitt's John M. Jakicic and Kirk I. Erickson are updating the nation’s physical activity guidelines. Among their suggestions: Even a burst of activity for less than 10 minutes can help deskbound workers stay healthier.
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Engineer Visits Recent Natural Disaster Sites for Insight on Infrastructure
Alexis Kwasinski, an associate professor of engineering, visited Central Mexico, Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico to evaluate post-disaster infrastructure. His goal is to find ways to supply power during lengthy outages and while energy sources are being repaired.
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Teaching Center Helps Students in Sicily Create 360-degree Tours of Archaeological Sites
What was once a standard research paper project during the Pitt in Sicily study abroad program has morphed into an immersive microdocumentary series created by students.
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New National Guidelines Aim to Combat Fatigue in Emergency, Shift Workers
After reviewing thousands of studies of shift workers, Pitt researchers developed five guidelines to help combat fatigue, including limiting shift duration and allowing naps while on duty.
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