Dynamic exercise has been shown to improve glucose tolerance. However, it’s unclear if isometric exercise produces a similar benefit. The purpose of this study was to obs[...]

Protein synthesis and muscle stem cells are crucial components of adequate muscle repair in healthy individuals that are dysregulated in a variety of diseases states. A k[...]

Sleep health is an important aspect of an individual’s overall health; however, it is often overlooked. Despite the promotion of healthy sleep practices, many individuals[...]

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common disorders globally. Research has shown that anti-hypertensive medications alone are not univers[...]

Skeletal muscle is a primary regulator of glucose homeostasis, accounting for the majority of post-prandial glucose disposal. However states of skeletal muscle insulin-r[...]

ABSTRACTMARCUS MICHAEL LAWRENCE. Glycogen Enhancement Augments Overload-Induced Protein Synthesis, Growth, and Myogenesis in Aged Skeletal Muscle. (Under the direction of[...]

ABSTRACTGavin Stuart. The Influence of Different Duration Dynamic Warm-ups on Vertical Jump Performance(Under the direction of Dr. Abbey Thomas) The benefits of a proper [...]

Approximately 1 billion people worldwide and ~87 million adults in the United States alone are affected by hypertension [HTN: high blood pressure (HBP)]. Primary treatmen[...]

Chronic saturated fatty acid exposure causes skeletal muscle cells to develop insulin resistance, which contributes to the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Recen[...]

INTRODUCTION: Arterial stiffness (AS) is a prevalent condition associated with increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) complications. Research has shown structural changes [...]