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Hair + Health

Hair may seem like a mundane subject, but it has real implications for how Black women experience the world. Because hair communicates messages about our personal identities to the world — whether intentional or not — it is important to explore how we think about our hair in relation to health. Why do some women feel such strong ties to their hair that they will avoid exercise? What can be done to understand this phenomenon and address alternatives that may make both hair maintenance and regular exercise feasible?

Aging Bodies: Function + Health

Do you like what you see when you look in the mirror? Interestingly, the answer to this question can have a significant impact on our health behaviors — from what we eat to whether we exercise enough to physical experiences of pain and disability. Our research finds that perceptions of the body are key to physical functionality, emotional well-being and pain.

Is All Giving Good? Activism and Health

Social activism yields different health effects compared to volunteering (e.g., stress, burnout, etc). What are the psychosocial mechanisms that contribute to these differences, and what protective factors allow for social activists to maintain a change-agent view of the world?

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