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Standing up for a healthier Oklahoma

Launched three years ago, the Building Healthy School Communities Project ECHO line started as a pilot program of five Oklahoma school districts aimed at helping pre-K-12 educators enhance student wellness. Today, it has evolved into more than 125
Standing up for a healthier Oklahoma
Strengthening rural Oklahoma: HPNRI-supported Extension fitness program empowers older adults

Tue, Dec 17, 2024

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,

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Human performance research challenges relationship between energy and fatigue

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

For the longest time, many people believed energy and fatigue were linked. If you're tired, you're not energetic, and vice versa. However, Dr. Ali Boolani, Oklahoma State University Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institution associate

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BCBSOK awards HPNRI grant to improve education programs

Thu, Oct 3, 2024

The Oklahoma State University Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute has been selected as a recipient for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma's Blue Impact grant program.. These grants focus on addressing the social and economic

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OSU INTERACT symposium brings attendees from all over the world

Mon, Sep 23, 2024

Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine hosted the Institute for Translational and Emerging Research in Advanced Comparative Therapy's One Health and One Medicine research symposium.

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OSU’s Tactical Fitness and Nutrition Lab provides vital wellness resources for nation’s first responders

Fri, Sep 13, 2024

In 2019, Drs. Jay Dawes and Jill Joyce took a step to optimize health, fitness and performance for these populations by establishing the Tactical Fitness and Nutrition Lab. Now, they are exploring opportunities to work with OSU's Human Performance

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Donors recognized for contributions to Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute at Oklahoma State University

Mon, Sep 9, 2024

A growing number of donors are philanthropically investing in the Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute, whose mission will translate research findings focused on improving community health outcomes for the state.

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Athletic training ECHO to prevent heat-related athlete collapses and enhance safety measures

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Dr. Jason Moore led the August Athletic Training - Sports Medicine Project ECHO — a collaboration between the Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute and OSU Center for Health Sciences. He provided critical resources to help medical and

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Pediatric Obesity ECHO provides expert medical care for kids in rural communities

Tue, Aug 13, 2024

The Oklahoma State University Pediatric Obesity Project ECHO is transforming lives by addressing childhood obesity early, equipping health care and school professionals with the tools needed to make an impact.

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