Born in the fall of 1985, ASU Research Magazine keeps you informed of the
interesting work conducted by Arizona State University scientists, engineers,
and scholars. The staff of ASU Research Publications uses quality writing and
dynamic graphics to convey the interesting variety of research and creative
activity being conducted at ASU. Read
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Aging
the Healthy Way
Healthy WAY was the first of the Escalante Health Partnerships’ programs,
founded in 1991 by ASU nursing professor Betty Gale. It specifically
addresses the needs of older residents. Read
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Strength
that Lasts
The scene never fails to shock people. Walking past the weight
room at the Escalante Senior Center, visitors glimpse a 92-year-old
man pushing 350 pounds on the leg press machine. A gray-haired lady
squeezes out one last repetition on the shoulder press. Another is
doing biceps curls with free weights. Read
more in Research Magazine
Scam
I Am
“You’re a winner!” screams the bold block headline
scrawled across an official-looking brown envelope. What looks to
be a check is visible through the envelope’s glassine window.
Look again. A winner? Not likely. You are much more likely to be
a loser. How big depends on you. Americans lose more than $40 billion
per year to sweepstakes scams, according to William Arnold, a professor
of communication who directs the gerontology program at Arizona State
University. Read
more in Research Magazine
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An efficient dishwasher uses less water than hand-washing. Save energy by turning
your hot water heater down to 120°F (49°C) and turning off the “heated dry” option
on the dishwasher.
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