What’s democracy? Listening, learning, ‘not giving up’
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On Stanford’s fifth annual Democracy Day, we asked students what civic engagement means to them. Here’s what they said.
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Smartphones democratize neuromuscular disease monitoring
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In a new study, Professor Scott Delp and collaborators demonstrated that smartphones can effectively track treatments for neuromuscular diseases, making analysis fast, accessible, and free.
Five things to know about the dangers of high blood pressure
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In light of recent hypertension guideline updates, a Stanford Medicine cardiologist weighs in on lifestyle best practices, new interventions, and how best to monitor your blood pressure at home.
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We’re in the early stages of the biggest technological revolution of my lifetime … but we’re still early.
Erik Brynjolfsson, director of the Digital Economy Lab, in response to major employers putting workers on notice as AI disrupts some roles.
Why basketball is one of the best full-body workouts you can do
Chantal Nguyen, chief resident at Stanford Medicine’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic, talks about basketball’s physical benefits.
Health insurance premiums on the rise
Kevin Schulman, professor of medicine at the School of Medicine, shares insights on increasing health insurance costs.
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Snapshots from Reunion Homecoming
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MoreStories in MotionWilliam Tarpeh wins MacArthur ‘genius grant’
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The chemical engineering professor was recognized for his advances in recovering valuable materials from wastewater. “This award is a testament to my community.”



