Research

The Truth About Green Tea for Weight Loss
Jun 5, 2021

Green tea has long been consumed for its health properties.

Human Performance Laboratory, Research

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.

Human Performance Laboratory, Research

Should You Exercise When Sick?
Jan 6, 2012

When you've got a serious case of the sniffles, you may not feel like hitting the gym (and other gym-goers may not want you there sneezing on... Human Performance Laboratory, Research

For an Exercise Afterburn, Intensity May be the Key
Apr 18, 2011

Depending on whom you ask, the answer to this question is either one of the great myths of exercise or one of the great unappreciated truths: Is... Human Performance Laboratory, Research

The afterburn exists and it can be very significant
Mar 14, 2011

I've spent more than 30 years reading scientific papers and abstracts on subjects of interest to me: running, fitness, health and related topics... Human Performance Laboratory, Research

Voluntary participation in an active learning exercise leads to a better understanding of physiology
Mar 2, 2011

Students learn best when they are focused and thinking about the subject at hand.

Cardio-Renal Physiology Laboratory, Research

Increased renal alpha-epithelial sodium channel (ENAC) protein and increased ENAC activity in normal pregnancy
Aug 4, 2010

Pregnancy-mediated sodium (Na) retention is required to provide an increase in plasma volume for the growing fetus.

Cardio-Renal Physiology Laboratory, Research

The Hidden Benefits of Exercise
Jan 5, 2010

As millions of Americans flock to the gym armed with New Year's resolutions to get in shape, medical experts are offering an additional reason to... Human Performance Laboratory, Research

Phys Ed: Does Ibuprofen Help or Hurt During Exercise?
Sep 1, 2009

Several years ago, David Nieman set out to study racers at the Western States Endurance Run, a 100-mile test of human stamina held annually in... Human Performance Laboratory, Research