In The News: Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences

MarketWatch

Social media and GLP-1s are spurring increased interest in hydration products, and companies are responding with things like electrolyte mixes and ‘hydrating hot chocolate’.

Morningstar

Social media and GLP-1s are spurring increased interest in hydration products, and companies are responding with things like electrolyte mixes and 'hydrating hot chocolate'

Medium

A passionate golfer on the transfer problem in golf practice: what forty years of motor-learning research explains, what good Tour caddies have always practiced, and how applied AI can close that gap.

Us Weekly

Most people are getting fibermaxxing wrong — and they don’t even know it.

Woman’s World

Fibermaxxing is trending — but doubling your fiber overnight could seriously wreck your gut health.

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

If you’ve spent any time on wellness social media lately, you’ve probably seen it — people blending psyllium husk into their morning smoothies, snacking on beans between meals and proudly logging 60-plus grams of fiber a day. Welcome to the fibermaxxing trend.

Martha Stewart

Sourdough bread is considered to be one of the best breads to eat, particularly if you choose a loaf with a minimal ingredients list. Yet, you might wonder: What happens to the body when you eat sourdough, and how does it compare to other varieties of bread? We spoke with dietitians to find out.

Verywell Health

Consuming caffeine before exercise is a popular way to optimize workout performance, and new research suggests that adding melatonin to your nighttime routine may result in even more improvement.

Martha Stewart

Eating cholesterol-lowering foods like oats can improve heart health and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Verywell Health

As fiber and protein continue to stand in the social media spotlight, it’s no surprise that people are finding fun ways to add more of these nutrients to their diet.

Verywell Health

While a temporary rise in blood sugar after a meal is normal, there are things you can do to prevent extreme fluctuations, including one that doesn't require you to leave the table. Research suggests that seated calf raises, also called soleus push-ups, can help stabilize post-meal blood sugar. The soleus is a muscle in the calf, and is especially good at using glucose in the blood stream.

Men's Health

When you see your doctor, they may advise movement to improve your cholesterol numbers. But what kind of exercise, exactly, should you be doing? For years, experts have pointed to cardio as the best exercise for controlling cholesterol. The science has since changed.