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The power of a loud ‘No’ and other skills you can learn in free NUPD self-defense classes

by Alena Kuzub
Lorenzo Musetti shown hitting a one-handed backhand at the 2025 U.S. Open.
Sports

Why the one-handed backhand is losing its grip on professional tennis

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by Tanner Stening
Serena Williams depicted in a bright dress, smiling with her arms outstretched.
Society & Culture

How Serena Williams’ admission of using a GLP-1 drug could impact the stigma of obesity

by Alena Kuzub
An illustration of a silhouette of a person's side profile with a brain inside them. Around them clouds are floating with people exercising on them.
Health

Changes in the brain linked to decline in physical activity due to aging, Northeastern research says

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by Tanner Stening
A person squatting with a barbell with two plates on either side at the gym.
Health

Build muscle strength if you want to live longer and healthier, Northeastern experts say

by Alena Kuzub
Two boats of rowers on the Charles River at sunset.
Sports

Northeastern professor among crew of 80-year-olds who competed in the Head of the Charles Regatta

by Alena Kuzub
Students participating in activities on Krentzman Quad.
University News

Wellness Week offers numerous events across Northeastern’s global campuses, including a workshop on holistic time management

by Alena Kuzub
Lauren Raine working on a research project on a screen
University News

Does exercise improve kids’ math skills? Yes, but it won’t help with reading or spelling, new research finds

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by Cyrus Moulton
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Lifestyle

What fitness marketers don’t tell you about New Year’s resolutions

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert

A guilty pleasure to get you through quarantine that’s actually good for you

by Khalida Sarwari
By asking short, digitally delivered questions, associate professor Stephen Intille hopes to get a more complete picture of people’s health—and ultimately make fitness trackers work better for people. Photo by Ruby Wallau/Northeastern University
Science & Technology

Northeastern University professor combines computer science with health and measurement with self-reporting to improve accuracy of fitness tracking

by Aria Bracci
Science & Technology

Alumnus of Northeastern’s game design program applies video game experience to psychology research

by Aria Bracci