Nutrition student gets hands-on research experience with iGrow project
Being a part of research has shown me the groundwork, evidence, and real people behind those numbers. As a dietitian, it makes my recommendations a lot more credible.
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Kinesiology Professor Dr. Maher Explains Benefits of Exercise Throughout the Lifespan
People are living longer, and we want to make sure that those additional years of life are quality years. This also has ripple effects for society by reducing health care spending and lessening the burden on caregivers.
Finding the Right Rhythm for Fitness
We think that if that (protein) is released in response to exercise, and we exercise consistently, then we’re going to have higher levels of BDNF (a protein) that could result in some protective effects.
Just nine minutes of exercise can improve children’s academic performance, UNCG researcher finds
The study shows a practical connection between brief, high-intensity exercise and children’s academic performance. The research reveals that nine minutes of strategically designed, high-intensity interval training can significantly enhance cognitive function and verbal comprehension in children aged 9 to 12.
Dr. Leerkes’ Infant Study Shows Possible Weight Gain Causes
Infants who were fed formula, introduced early to other foods before 4 months of age, fed on a schedule, and/or whose parents watched television while feeding, are at risk for more rapid weight gain in the first year of life
Scientists Dive into Esports Athlete Health
Esports – competitive, multiplayer video gaming with spectators – is on the rise. To put it in perspective for the non-gamers, about 175 million people play video games in the United States alone: that’s about 33 times more than the number of Americans who play football.
Intimate Impact
Dr. Jennifer Toller Erausquin, associate professor in public health education, couldn’t imagine then just how broadly the pandemic would affect all our lives, including her main area of research: sexual and reproductive health. My expertise is ‘how do you get people to talk about a very intimate part of their lives…. Continue reading…
Prescribing the Arts for Older Adult Health
Dr. Shreeniwas – Human Development and Family Studies Professor – recently won National Endowment for the Arts funding to see if a practice called social prescribing for the arts, or SPA, could be effective as part of the U.S. healthcare system, particularly for older adults.
Dr. Armah And Dr. Perrin Study Link Between Nutrition And Covid-19
It all happened so fast. Even though we had other research going on, we felt like we had to submit a proposal given the growing impact of the virus. Dr. Maryanne Perrin
Dr. Anastopoulos And Adhd Research
For students with ADHD, college can be an uphill battle. The college years are when many of us take our first steps into adulthood. “During this period, we learn behaviors that can put us on a trajectory for success – or failures – as adults,” says UNCG psychologist Dr. Arthur… Continue reading…