School of Health Professions

Rossi: Aim for Consistency and Recovery

Fitness routines that balance intensity with rest are best for longevity over time.

Understanding Heart Rate Variability

Exercise physiologist explains how metric can offer valuable insight into wellness, but should not be used as a be-all end-all.

Haar Explains White Bread’s Effect on Blood Sugar

Why white bread causes a faster and higher spike in blood sugar vs. whole grains.

Fitness Expert Explains Strength Training

Assistant professor of exercise science shares his expertise for best practices when designing strength workouts.

Local Media Spotlight Nursing Students

Future RNs are highlighted in hometown news outlets after participating in the nursing program’s pinning ceremony.

Fitness Expert Featured in Interval Walking Story

Alexander Rothstein, Ed.D., assistant professor of exercise science, shares tips to increase walking workout intensity.

Pilates vs. Strength Training

Health and fitness expert featured in story comparing the benefits of both exercises.

Does the Stair Stepper or Treadmill Incline Walking Provide a Better Workout?

As one expert explains, calorie burn depends more on workout intensity than machine choice.

Varghese: Forever Chemicals Aren’t Easily Identified

Nursing professor discusses the impact of industrial chemicals on the gut microbiome.

Rothstein Breaks Down Upper Body Dumbbell Moves

Assistant professor of exercise science shares tips to strengthen chest and back muscles.