College of Health and Human Sciences researchers Gianni Maddalozzo and Ruben Guzman are seeking participants to help determine the effect of exercise on diabetic neuropathic pain.
Category: Kinesiology
Having discovered her passion for gymnastics at the tender age of two, Laura-Ann Chong quickly became enchanted with the mechanics of the body, and the art of rehabilitation.
“Because of the valuable experience and skills that I gained from the MSD program, I had the confidence to develop new programs in different communities,” says Heidi.
“It wasn’t really until junior high that I felt any awkwardness,” says Kerri Vanderbom whose older sister Mari and brother Tobi taught her to play baseball, basketball and cruise around their neighborhood.
Mobility, which declines with aging, has been identified as one of the 10 hot topics in aging research, as walking difficulty reduces quality of life. Older adults who worry about their health engage in less physical activity, and those who participate in less activity are more likely to report having difficulty walking
It’s a perfect time of year to start healthy habits outdoors! According to assistant professor and Extension faculty Kathy Gunter, the simple act of taking a walk after dinner as a family may help children learn the value of physical activity.