
👩⚕️ Perimenopause remains a mystery for millions of women. Dr. Lucy Bucher, OB/GYN and vice president at OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital, emphasizes this transition period can begin up to a decade before menopause officially occurs. She compares the process to puberty—neither transition is "smooth, direct or predictable." Many women struggle with understanding which symptoms are normal and what can be done about their discomfort. Bucher encourages women experiencing new symptoms to consult healthcare providers, as effective treatments exist despite perimenopause being a natural process.
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🎮 Ohio University opens gaming paradise for esports enthusiasts. The new RGB (Residential Gaming at Boyd) living space in Boyd Hall offers first and second-year students a unique environment centered around competitive gaming and game design. Located on West Green's second floor, this Experiential Living Opportunity allows competitive players of games like Valorant and Overwatch to live alongside casual gamers who share their passion. The space was created through collaboration with OHIO Esports and the Virtual Reality and Game Development major, with students having until May 5 to update their housing preferences. Beyond housing, students can join Bobcat Esports for community events and industry experience regardless of major.
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🎨 "Through a New Lens" exhibition invites visitors to see differently.The Kennedy Museum of Art at Ohio University will showcase diverse objects including a dinosaur skull, Victorian wedding dress, and artist books in its 2024-2025 annual Museum Studies exhibition. Organized around themes of health, history and science, the exhibition encourages viewers to interpret, question and reflect on unexpected connections between disciplines. Students from the Museum Studies Certificate program curated the exhibition, which opens with a reception on April 11, followed by a gallery talk and panel discussion later in April. The exhibition was made possible through partnerships with local institutions including the Southeast Ohio History Center and various university departments.
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