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Patients stick with smartphone activity trackers longer than wearable devices

Six months after their discharge, smartphone users were 32 percent more likely to continue sending health data to the research team than those using wearables.

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Drug epidemic likely ‘killing more Americans than we think’

Research from Penn and Georgetown shows that the estimated number of drug-associated deaths in the U.S. in 2016 was approximately double the number of deaths attributed to drugs.

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Penn Medicine named official health system of the Philadelphia Flyers

The partnership brings two iconic Philadelphia brands together to collaborate on community-driven initiatives.

Five events to watch for in January

Winter welcomes a slew of new performances, lectures, and exhibits to Penn's campus, including the opening of the Arthur Ross Gallery’s latest exhibit, a celebration of Martin Luther King Jr., and a walk for wellness.

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Side Gigs for Good, part three

The final 2019 installment in our series highlighting impactful work Penn faculty and staff do.

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Do smartphones and social media lead to adolescent suicide?

The Annenberg Public Policy Center’s Daniel Romer argues that the tendency to correlate uptick in suicides and social media is not backed by data. Instead, he argues the economic recession may be to blame.

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What to know about Be in the Know 2019-20

With the 2019-20 Be in the Know campaign in full swing, there are more options than ever to achieve the maximum of 300 Bonus Action points by July 2020.

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Eating disorders grow more prevalent and skew younger

Experts say a team approach between clinicians and those close to the individual are necessary to properly address an eating disorder, and still, relapses are a common occurrence.

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Paideia’s spring course offerings highlight wellness, service, and citizenship

The first four courses offered to Penn undergraduates as part of the new Stavros Niarchos Foundation Paideia Program will focus on passion, civility, effective communication, and a deep dive into American Chinatowns.

Wharton management professor Sigal Barsade details her research on emotional contagion with text bubbles on a white board behind her.

The key to keeping your employees happy

Moods, emotions, even smiles are some of the emotional contagions Wharton professor Sigal Barsade cites as what are passed along throughout the workplace, making the professional environment either more pleasant or more unhappy.

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