In The News: Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences

Self

If you get a period, you may have noticed that your body feels…different…at various points in your monthly cycle. Some days, you might feel charged up and ready to go, while others you’re moving in slow motion. It would make sense that this ebb and flow might impact how you show up to tackle your fitness routine too. That’s the idea behind cycle-syncing workouts, or the practice of changing up your exercise routine according to what phase you’re at in your menstrual cycle.

La Nacion

The humble potato, often associated with high-fat foods due to its fried preparation, has been vindicated by a study from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ). According to the results, this tuber, when eaten baked and with its skin, can benefit cardiovascular health in people with type 2 diabetes.

Everyday Health

Is walking backwards, also known as retro walking, a fitness trend you should be trying — assuming you’re willing to get a few quizzical looks from friends and neighbors?

Runner's World

Walking is one of the simplest and most accessible physical activities, but what happens when the movement is reversed? Backward walking, or retro walking, is a practice that is establishing itself in the world of fitness thanks to its unique benefits. Although it may seem like a modern trend, this technique has ancient origins: it was in fact used in Chinese medicine to improve body balance.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Eating? That comes naturally for Americans of just about any demographic or age group. Eating nutritionally? That takes some attention, particularly for older Americans, who face healthy eating challenges, both medical and practical, that their younger counterparts may not.

Elle Magazine

Physiotherapist reveals benefits of walking backwards

Yahoo!

Is arch pain putting a serious damper on your running game? If so, it’s time to hit the sneaker shop (IRL or virtually!) to find the best running shoes for plantar fasciitis. To make sure we covered all the bases for those suffering from the sometimes chronic foot condition, we talked to four experts, including two podiatrists, and put some of their picks to the test ourselves.

Women's Health

Is arch pain putting a serious damper on your running game? If so, it’s time to hit the sneaker shop (IRL or virtually!) to find the best running shoes for plantar fasciitis. To make sure we covered all the bases for those suffering from the sometimes chronic foot condition, we talked to four experts, including two podiatrists, and put some of their picks to the test ourselves.

Food & Wine

On Thursday, President-elect Donald Trump announced he selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to serve as his secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.

Vox

Look around: Does it seem like everyone has been pouring little packages of electrolyte into their beverages lately? Pre-workout, post-workout, without a workout at all? Powders and tablets like LMNT, Liquid I.V., and Nuun are everywhere, from TikTok ads to your office snack counter.

InsideHook

Now that Donald Trump will be the 47th president of the United States, it’s time to shift the political conversation to food. This is especially timely with the holidays on the horizon, when food and politics are what extended families talk about when they run out of things to say about football.

Next Avenue

Millions of Americans take herbs and supplements to enhance their health or alleviate ailments ranging from the common cold to arthritis. Many consumers consider these to be safe, accessible complements to conventional medicine, but research suggests some of these products could do more harm than good.