News Archive
Mental and Physical Activity in Middle Age Tied to Lower Dementia Risk
Researchers in Sweden have found that keeping both physically and mentally active during middle age can significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia during old age.
Categories: Research Dissemination
Type: News
Tai Ji Quan Reduces Injurious Falls in Elderly
A 6 month Tai Ji Quan program at ORI reduced the incidence of injurious falls among frail elderly by 53% compared to regular exercise.
Categories: Press Releases
Type: News
High Use of E-Cigs in Oregon 8th, 9th Graders
ORI scientist Erika Westling, Ph.D., and her team asked middle school students what they think of e-cigs, how common e-cig use is, & if e-cig use leads to use of other tobacco products.
Type: News
FDA Restricts Teen Access to Flavored E-Cigs
The agency said it would allow stores to continue selling such flavored products, but only from closed off-areas that would be inaccessible to teenagers. Learn more about ORI's research on e-cigarette
Categories: Research Dissemination
Type: News
Van Ryzin receives SPR Early Career Award
Mark Van Ryzin, Ph.D., has received the 2018 John B. Reid Early Career Award from the Society for Prevention Research (SPR).
Categories: Awards & Recognition
Type: Press Release
Biglan Named 2018 SPR Fellow
The Society for Prevention Research (SPR) presented Tony Biglan, Ph.D., with SPR Fellow.
Categories: Awards & Recognition
Type: News
Mid-Life Chronic Inflammation tied to Dementia
Researchers at Johns Hopkins have added to evidence that chronic inflammation in middle and late age are linked to visible structural changes in brains of people with poor cognition and dementia.
Categories: Research Dissemination
Type: News
Teaching Reading Focus of New Grant
ORI scientist Pat Vadasy, Ph.D., has just received funding to test phonics variations with support for flexible thinking for struggling K-1st grade readers.
Categories: New Grant Award
Type: News
ORI Mourns Passing of Tom Dishion, Ph.D.
ORI joins colleagues worldwide in mourning the recent passing of ORI scientist & prevention science luminary Thomas J. Dishion, Ph.D.
Categories: ORI in the news
Type: News
Some Calories More Harmful Than Others
ORI senior scientist Eric Stice, Ph.D contributed to a position paper in Obesity Reviews warning that sugar-sweetened beverages clearly increase risk for chronic diseases.
Categories: Research Dissemination
Type: News