In The News: Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences

Las Vegas Weekly

Shifting tides of the pandemic have left UNLV faculty and staff feeling anxious and uncertain as they transition back to campus. Now, one woman has set out to change that through Rebel Reset, a series of wellness services dedicated to prioritizing their personal health.

Inc.

The counterintuitive lesson everyday people can steal from Olympic athletes.

Kiowa County Press

How do you get to the Olympics? Practice, practice, practice...

Associated Press

Here’s a look at what The Conversation, a non-profit source of explanatory journalism from experts in academia, is offering today.

Conversation

How do you get to the Olympics? Practice, practice, practice…

Newswise

No aspect of life was immune from the COVID-19 pandemic — not even a mega, international event that comes around only once every four years.

Wine Enthusiast

As the Black Death, also known as the Black Plague, ravaged Europe and Asia in the mid-1300s, people became increasingly desperate for any iota of respite. Some tried blood-letting. Others opted for rubbing onions—or, in some cases, a chopped snake—directly onto their infected boils.

Journal of Athletic Training

Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Dr. Sandy Shultz, Dr. Lindsey Lepley, and Dr. Shelby Baez about the work investigating ACL injury risk and rehabilitation strategies for patients with ACL reconstruction. This interview is accompanying the release of a special issue of the Journal of Athletic Training women who are scholars in athletic training research.

Las Vegas Weekly

The pandemic has done a number on our stomachs. We’re mostly stuck at home—whether working remotely or just staying safe in quarantine. And it’s too easy to just snack all day.

WebMD

Can certain foods kick your body’s metabolism into a higher gear to help you lose weight? Many foods are touted as metabolism boosters, but how much and when you eat may be more effective ways to get the most impact from your workouts.

WebMD

What foods help you fuel your workouts, and what should you eat after physical activity?

WebMD

Which foods do you need to eat as you strengthen your muscles? Foods rich in protein give you fuel for muscle-building workouts, but experts say you need a variety of other nutrients like carbohydrates, fiber, and healthy fats too.