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How much exercise is too much? Georgia Southern researchers study cardiovascular health in ultramarathon runners to better understand impacts of physical activity
Is too much of a good thing actually a bad thing? That’s what researchers in Georgia Southern’s Biodynamics and Human Performance Center aim ...
Georgia Southern University faculty receive $1.1 million from FEMA to help firefighters prevent injuries
Bridget Melton, Ed.D., professor in the Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology at Georgia Southern University, is part of a team awarded $1.1 million from ...
UConn Expert: An athletic trainer saved my life as a teen. Student athletes don't have to die
Dr. Douglas Casa was a 16-year-old student athlete when he collapsed during a 10K race -- in the midst of a life-threatening exertional heat stroke, ...
What happens when the human body gets too hot?
What happens when the human body gets too hot? And what can you do if someone gets too hot? Douglas Casa, professor of kinesiology and ...
Georgia Southern researchers work with Georgia Public Safety Training Center to revise training standards for state public safety officials
Researchers in Georgia Southern University’s Tactical Athlete Readiness and Preparedness Program (TARP) have teamed up with the Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC) to ...
SUU Partners with Tempe Festival of the Arts
Thanks to an ongoing partnership between Downtown Tempe Authority and Southern Utah University’s Outdoor Recreation in Parks and Tourism (ORPT) program, students in the ...
Waters College of Health Professions researchers studying racial disparities in cardiovascular disease
Lecturer Carol Jordan, left, and student Anna Bryan assist with a vitamin D assay as part of a study on racial disparities and cardiovascular health. ...
Breaking - Are you covering Simone Biles' withdrawal from the Olympics? Our experts can help with your stories
It's breaking news that has taken the sports and gymnastics world by storm - Simone Biles who won four golds and one bronze medal at ...
Beating the heat – Olympic hopefuls turn to UConn’s experts, finding ways to go for gold while the mercury soars
Athletes spend years preparing for the Olympic tracks and fields, but their performance may also depend on how they adapt and overcome the pressure cooker ...
How to keep your heart healthy throughout life
As we age, heart health becomes a greater issue. Whether it’s due to a lax approach to dieting or a more sedentary lifestyle, the ...