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Brad Lincks’ interest in treating patients with mental illness while a Purdue University School of Nursing student in the early 1990s was somewhat ahead of the times.

Written by: Tim Brouk, tbrouk@purdue.edu A southern Indiana farm boy’s part-time job at Walmart cultivated a passion for helping people. That passion for helping people led to an interest in nursing, which shifted to a focus on mental health. Today,...

new year. It’s time for a new you by introducing more exercise into your life, which is easier said than done when there’s an ongoing pandemic, terrible weather and the stresses of everyday life.

Written by: Tim Brouk, tbrouk@purdue.edu It’s a new year. It’s time for a new you by introducing more exercise into your life, which is easier said than done when there’s an ongoing pandemic, terrible weather and the stresses of everyday...

he popular New Year’s resolution to spend more time with loved ones — whether that be romantic partners, parents, siblings, friends or others — can actually offer a variety of physical and mental health benefits.

Written By: Rebecca Hoffa, rhoffa@purdue.edu The popular New Year’s resolution to spend more time with loved ones — whether that be romantic partners, parents, siblings, friends or others — can actually offer a variety of physical and mental health benefits....

In a year where topics such as high inflation rates made frequent appearances in the news, saving more money is likely toward the top of many households’ resolutions lists for 2022. While it can seem like a daunting task, setting a New Year’s resolution to save more money or improve financial well-being doesn’t have to be difficult to achieve.

Written By: Rebecca Hoffa, rhoffa@purdue.edu In a year where topics such as high inflation rates made frequent appearances in the news, saving more money is likely toward the top of many households’ resolutions lists for 2022. While it can seem...

The Lodde family’s business has lasted through 16 U.S. presidents, six U.S. wars, 456 Purdue football victories and countless road construction projects. One pandemic will be on that list as father and son Bill and Wiley Lodde have teamed up to keep Igloo Frozen Custard in the minds, hearts and stomachs of its loyal clientele.

Written by: Tim Brouk, tbrouk@purdue.edu A second-generation alumnus of the Purdue University White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) is now the fourth generation of his family’s sweet business. Wiley Lodde, who earned his HTM degree...

Stewart Chang Alexander and Randolph Hubach, associate professors in Purdue University’s Department of Public Health, are working to improve healthcare quality and access to reduce health disparities for sexual and gender minority populations. Aligning with HHS’ Developmental Health and Wellness and Healthy Lifestyles and Vital Longevity signature research areas, their work aims to improve outcomes for LGBTQ adolescents who are establishing their relationship with healthcare as well as foster inclusive, supportive healthcare across the life span in both rural and urban communities.

Written By: Rebecca Hoffa, rhoffa@purdue.edu Whether it’s lack of access to affirming care or concerns about if they can trust their providers, sexual and gender minorities face many obstacles within the healthcare system, which can have significant consequences for their...