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Strengthening rural Oklahoma: HPNRI-supported Extension fitness program empowers older adults

As people age, they face natural declines in muscle strength and bone density, increasing the risk of falls, loss of independence and reduced quality of life. But research shows that just eight weeks of resistance training can reverse these effects, empowering older adults to gain strength, build self-confidence and enjoy a better quality of life.
adults exercise in front of a mirror with resistance bands
Team from OSU-CHS, HPNRI publishes findings on language used in obesity research

Mon, Apr 29, 2024

A team of medical students, residents and faculty from Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, OSU Medicine, and the Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute have found that most sports medicine journals were not adhering to language guidelines specific to obesity.

OSU College of Osteopathic MedicineOSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee NationOSU-CHSHuman Performance and Nutrition Research InstituteOSU Center for Health SciencesOffice of Medical Student ResearchLance Walker
OSU hosts HPNRI facilitated Athletic Training event concerning joint dislocation

Fri, Feb 16, 2024

Athletic trainers, physical therapists, coaches and physicians held a special in-person training session at Boone Pickens Stadium on Oklahoma State University’s Stillwater campus recently.

The Innovation Foundation at OSUOSU-CHSHuman Performance and Nutrition Research InstituteECHOProject ECHOLance Walker
How a focus on health and human performance can boost business productivity

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Lance Walker, who leads OSU’s Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute (HPNRI) as the inaugural Rick and Gail Muncrief Executive Director, spoke Tuesday at a workshop on obesity, current and future treatments and how employers can help motivate their employees to live a more healthy lifestyle.

OSU-TulsaLance WalkerOSU-CHSThe Innovation Foundation at OSUHuman Performance and Nutrition Research Institute
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