HES Research | IMPROVING LIVES

About HES

The faculty and students in HES conduct cutting-edge research on issues that are essential for understanding and improving the lives of individuals, families, and communities across Alabama and the globe.

Featured Research

Positive Distraction for Hospitalized Children
Watermelon's Effect on Blood Vessels
Maximizing a Child's Imagination
Zzzs Tough for Some to Catch
Improving Flavor Quality in Foods
Youth Aggression and Peer Victimization
​Are Pre-K Children Ready for School?

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