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Mobile App for Improving Heart Health Among African Americans Shows Promise, Mayo Study Finds

In a study published on Monday, July 18, in Circulation, Mayo Clinic researchers evaluated the effectiveness of a culturally relevant mobile app designed to improve heart health among African Americans in faith communities. The researchers found that people who participated in a 10-week clinical trial using the app experienced significant improvements in overall heart health scores and improvements in key heart health behaviors related to diet and physical activity.

For Chris Hoch, background in math and music education is a winning combination

The Ohio State University Marching Band director Christopher Hoch has not one, not two, but five degrees from the university: bachelor’s degrees in music education and mathematics; master’s degrees in instrumental conducting and music education; and a doctorate in music education. While his math degree may seem like an anomaly, Hoch does not view it that way.