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Finding Their Dojo: Health Benefits of Tai Chi Gain Popularity Among Seniors

March 26, 2025

Angela Castillo, a registered nurse and the injury prevention coordinator for UTMC’s trauma program, explains that the low-impact movements of the martial art tai chi can help with relaxation and fall prevention among older adults.


Editorial: Toledo Transplant Success

March 25, 2025

As UTMC begins a pancreas transplant program, The Blade Editorial Board commends the hospital for attracting "transplant tourists" with the quality of its healthcare and wait times that are significantly shorter than the national average.


UToledo Panel Discusses Youth Mental Health Crisis

March 25, 2025

Three national panelists joined UToledo's Dr. Kamala London to discuss addiction, anxiety and depression during "Perspectives: The Mental Health Crisis Among Young People" on Monday, March 24.


UToledo Medical Students Find Their Match, Look Ahead to Future

March 24, 2025

UToledo Interim President Matt Schroeder, Dr. Imran Ali, dean of the College of Medicine and Life Sciences, and Dr. Randall Worth, the college's senior associate dean for student affairs and admissions, joined fourth-year medical students in celebrating Match Day on Friday, March 21.


Entrepreneurs Credit Teacher with Preparing Them for Business Success

March 20, 2025

Dr. Anne Balazs, dean of the John B. and Lillian E. Neff College of Business and Innovation, talks about the success of finance and management junior Caden Coy, who runs an auto detailing business in south Toledo.


Coach, Athletic Director Recipient of UTMC’s 1st Pancreas Transplant

March 19, 2025

Dr. Kunal Yadav, a UToledo Health transplant surgeon and director of the new pancreas transplant program, and Taylor Iceman, who received a kidney and pancreas transplant Feb. 12, discuss the life-changing procedure.


Screen Time: Experts Said Too Much TV Would Rot a Child’s Brain. Those Were the Good Old Days.

March 18, 2025

Dr. Kelly Gelske, an occupational therapist and instructor in the Department of Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, discusses the effects of screen time on young children.


Perspectives Panel to Discuss Youth Mental Health Crisis

March 17, 2025

UToledo and The Blade continue their thought leadership series, Perspectives, March 24 with a discussion about anxiety and depression among young people.


Photo Gallery: University of Toledo BIG Event at the TUC Garden

March 17, 2025

Hundreds of UToledo students took part in a day of service at sites across the community on Saturday, March 15, including the TUC Garden on Hill Avenue.


Photo Gallery: Not Your Average Hacks at University of Toledo’s RocketHacks Event

March 17, 2025

UToledo’s 24-hour hackathon drew about 250 students from colleges and universities across the country.