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The many health benefits of antioxidants

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Antioxidants obtained from fresh, whole foods are most beneficial, writes UND scholar Nathaniel Johnson in The Conversation Eating a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains and nuts, can boost antioxidant levels. DIETA MEDITERRANEA ITALIA” by G.steph.rocket is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Editor’s note: On Oct. 17, The Conversation published an article by Nathaniel Johnson, assistant professor of Nutrition […]

From Classroom to The Conversation

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At the University of North Dakota College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines (CNPD), faculty members don’t just teach, they lead, inform, and engage with the world beyond campus. One way they do that is by writing for The Conversation, a national media platform where academic experts work with journalists to publish articles that help the […]

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CNPD Research News | May 2025

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Recent Research & Scholarship Activities Reported activities can also be found on the CNPD Publication & Scholarly Work Website Reported as of April 30, 2025 Congratulations! Exploring Ideas, Impacting Practice: 2025 CNPD Research & Scholarship Day Take a moment to view the impressive video submissions included as part of CNPD Research & Scholarship Day. These […]

Building financial resiliency

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Among the tips for maintaining financial health: Stay calm, set goals and learn from experts, UND scholar writes in The Conversation Editor’s note: On May 1, The Conversation published an article authored by Jeffrey Anvari-Clark, assistant professor of Social Work. The article outlines the importance of managing finances during times of uncertainty, such as reducing risk, setting savings goals and […]

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Dr. Christina Erickson in The Conversation: On spanking and its effects on children

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A map outlining the legality of corporal punishment in the United States. “Cpmap” by Frenzie23 is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

No studies have shown positive long-term benefits from spanking, says Christina Erickson, associate dean A map outlining the legality of corporal punishment in the United States. “Cpmap” by Frenzie23 is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. Editor’s note: On April 18, The Conversation published a Q&A featuring Christina Erickson, associate dean of the College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines. […]

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Your Network Might Be the Best Medicine, says Dr. Jeffrey Anvari-Clark

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Maintaining social, professional networks is key to recovery, UND scholar writes in The Conversation “Unemployment Office” by Bytemarks is licensed under CC BY 2.0. Editor’s note: On March 27, The Conversation published an article authored by Jeffrey Anvari-Clark, assistant professor of Social Work. The article outlines the harmful effects of unemployment, and what those experiencing it can do to remedy […]

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America’s informal safety net: Across all income levels, people provide financial help to loved ones, writes UND Social Work’s Jeffrey Anvari-Clark

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Across all income levels, people provide financial help to loved ones, writes UND’s Jeffrey Anvari-Clark in The Conversation A dad oversees the hanging of art in his daughter’s residence hall room. UND archival photo. Editor’s note: On Nov. 13, The Conversation published an article authored by Jeffrey Anvari-Clark, assistant professor of Social Work. The article describes the role that informal […]

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UND Reaches 1 Million Reads on The Conversation, Highlighting the Impact of Scholars Like Nutrition & Dietetics Expert Nathaniel Johnson

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Republished from UND Today.Readers around the world see articles by UND scholars, learn more about University and its research   UND academics have set a new milestone in informing the public by passing 1 million reads with the nonprofit media outlet, The Conversation. That feat was accomplished in 44 articles written by 30 UND scholar-authors. As […]

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Diet-related diseases are the No. 1 cause of death in the US – yet many doctors receive little to no nutrition education in med school

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Editor’s note: On September 24, The Conversation published an article by Nathaniel Johnson, assistant professor of Nutrition & Dietetics at UND, and UND Nutrition & Dietetics alum and medical student Madeline Comeau, explaining how the nutrition knowledge gap in medical school impacts patient care and what can be done to fix it. The article is below and can be read […]

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CNPD Research News: August 2024

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Congratulations to these UND College of Nursing & Professional Discipline faculty on their Research & Scholarship Activities from mid-May to August All reported activities can be found on the CNPD Publication & Scholarly Work Website Eating too much super-sweetened cereal boosts risks of developing cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, N&D faculty Nathaniel Johnson writes in […]