In The News: School of Integrated Health Sciences
After a recent report found that even organic bread may contain some glyphosate—a widely used herbicide that may be harmful to human health—many people have been looking for ways to reduce glyphosate exposure. Online, some have suggested that melatonin supplements may be able to counter the effects, but the claim is based on limited research.
You don't have to strength train until your muscles feel totally zapped to build muscle—just challenging them for an hour each week may do the trick, according to research published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.
Learn how to care for the invisible network of 4,000 tendons that supports your body and prevent it from aging; specialists explain why your muscles aren't the only thing you should train.

Here’s what to know about the 12-3-30 workout.
Walking backwards for 15 minutes a day can relieve back pain and plantar fasciitis. Experts reveal the health benefits.
Like many online trends, the idea likely came from a wellness influencer or self-proclaimed "guru" who made unsubstantiated claims.
It’s a simple way to shake up your routine and strengthen underused muscles

Looking to revitalize your fitness routine? A straightforward yet impactful method could be to start walking backwards. While a brisk forward walk offers myriad benefits – strengthening bones, building muscle, boosting cardiovascular health, and easing stress – its familiar rhythm can become monotonous. This is where retro walking, or reverse walking, presents a compelling alternative.

Graham McGinnis, an associate professor in UNLV’s kinesiology and nutrition sciences department, said the school district’s start time changes appear to prioritize the needs of high school students over middle schoolers. McGinnis, who studies disruptions to sleep patterns, said there is greater need to help high schoolers get better rest because research shows they tend to get less sleep than other students.
The new U.S. dietary guidelines praise red meat as a ‘high-quality, nutrient-dense protein food.’ Here registered dietitians weigh in on the benefits and drawbacks.

The Clark County School District's decision to alter school start times is based on research, but how will it affect students' sleep? UNLV kinesiology professor Dr. Graham McGinnis, an expert in circadian rhythm disruption, suggests that these changes could have significant implications for students' sleep schedules.

Officials introduced a new tool at UNLV today that will help further medical research into Alzheimer's.