Mission
The mission of the App State NCRC Human Performance Laboratory is to investigate unique nutritional products as countermeasures to exercise- and obesity-induced immune dysfunction, inflammation, illness and oxidative stress.
Research Focus
Research Facilities
Studies
Community Fitness Testing Program
Location
Located in Room 1201 of the Plants for Human Health Institute building at 600 Laureate Way on the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis, North Carolina. (Image depicting the location on the campus).
News
The Truth About Green Tea for Weight Loss
Jun 5, 2021
Green tea has long been consumed for its health properties. Along with its ability to boost mental alertness, the beverage has been said to burn fat, ...
To boost immunity, forget ‘magic pills.’ Focus on sleep, exercise, diet and cutting stress.
Jan 30, 2021
f there has ever been a time to focus on keeping your immune system healthy, this long winter of the pandemic is it. As the ongoing coronavirus&n...
What Runners Need to Know About Coronavirus
Jan 25, 2021
The first U.S. case of coronavirus was confirmed back in January 2020—the man from Washington state was one of over 25 million confir...
Exercise can boost your immune system - here’s how much you need, according to research
Dec 6, 2020
You know exercise is good for your health, but you might be wondering—can exercise can help ward off respiratory illnesses? And should you continue ...
Is It Safe to Run in Groups Again?
Jul 2, 2020
As all states have moved into various phases of re-opening, you might be wondering what this means for group runs or getting together for po...