In The News: School of Integrated Health Sciences
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’.
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'
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.
Most people are getting fibermaxxing wrong — and they don’t even know it.
Fibermaxxing is trending — but doubling your fiber overnight could seriously wreck your gut health.
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.
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.

Professional acrobats, circus performers, physicians and researchers gathered Saturday at UNLV for a conference aimed at improving medical care for performers whose jobs demand extreme strength, flexibility and endurance.

Scott McDonald and Dr. Nathan Hollister — co-founders of Circus Meets Medicine and UNLV Consortium of Arts + Medicine — joined us with the details on their Circus Meets Medicine Medical Conference.
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.
Regular aerobic exercise may reduce inflammation, support brain health, and help slow the progression of symptoms.
Eating cholesterol-lowering foods like oats can improve heart health and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.