UA Matters: Keeping the Young, Young at Heart Safe from Sun
The University of Alabama’s Dr. Phil Bishop offers a few tips on how to protect those who are especially susceptible to problems from the hot summer sun.
Campus & Community
UA Researchers Reanalyzing Tennessee Valley Artifacts in New Project
In a collaborative effort with the Tennessee Valley Authority, The University of Alabama’s Office of Archaeological Research has begun a rehabilitation project on collections that were gathered 80 years ago with artifacts that span a 13,000-year time period.
UA Matters: Encouraging Children to Help at Home
So, what can we do to keep the desire to contribute alive and well in our children? The University of Alabama’s Tammy Morrow and Amy Walker offer some suggestions.
UA Matters: Tips for the Lactose Intolerant
Many people believe that lactose intolerance means that dairy must be completely eliminated from the diet. Eliminating dairy products from the diet can make it more difficult to get key nutrients such as calcium, potassium and Vitamin D adequately in the diet. Thankfully though, living with lactose intolerance doesn’t mean you have to give up
UA Matters: Keep Future Employers in Mind While Using Social Media
Social media has turned many of us into experts on online impression management: we understand intuitively how to modify our appearances and messages in order to appear more attractive, get more attention, more “likes,” more followers. If you’re looking for a job (or considering looking for one in the future), you need to use these
UA Matters: Avoiding Poisonous Plants in Summer, Fall
The University of Alabama’s Monica Watkins suggests ways to avoid poisonous plants.
Bell Named UA President
The Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama System has named Dr. Stuart R. Bell president of The University of Alabama. The appointment will be effective July 15.
Bell Named UA President
The Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama System has named Dr. Stuart R. Bell president of The University of Alabama.
UA Matters: Exercising, Working in the Summer Heat
Hot, humid weather poses great challenges for those working or exercising out of doors. The University of Alabama’s Dr. Phil Bishop offers some advice on staying safe in the heat. Exercise and work causes us to produce more heat, and we must evaporate sweat to stay cool, so exercise early in the AM and late
UA Matters: Avoiding Brain Drain during Summer
Summer is a time for students, parents and teachers to get a break from the rigors of academic life and prepare themselves for the upcoming school year. Unfortunately, most students will inevitably fall victim to brain drain during this time. Summer brain drain refers to the loss of skills, especially in reading and mathematics, during the