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OSU partners with OSDE to elevate physical education in schools

Oklahoma State University is supporting Oklahoma Pre-K through 12th grade schools in enhancing physical education through a partnership with the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
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Strengthening rural Oklahoma: HPNRI-supported Extension fitness program empowers older adults

Tue, Dec 17, 2024

As people age, they face natural declines in muscle strength and bone density, increasing the risk of falls, loss of independence and reduced quality of life. But research shows that just eight weeks of resistance training can reverse these effects, empowering older adults to gain strength, build self-confidence and enjoy a better quality of life.

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Human performance research challenges relationship between energy and fatigue

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

For the longest time, many people believed energy and fatigue were linked. If you're tired, you're not energetic, and vice versa. However, Dr. Ali Boolani, Oklahoma State University Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institution associate director of research and strategic initiatives, has spent his career with colleagues conducting research challenging this belief.

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BCBSOK awards HPNRI grant to improve education programs

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

The Oklahoma State University Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute has been selected as a recipient for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma’s Blue Impact grant program.. These grants focus on addressing the social and economic factors that influence the health and wellness of Oklahomans.

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OSU INTERACT symposium brings attendees from all over the world

Mon, Sep 23, 2024

Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine hosted the Institute for Translational and Emerging Research in Advanced Comparative Therapy’s One Health and One Medicine research symposium.

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OSU’s Tactical Fitness and Nutrition Lab provides vital wellness resources for nation’s first responders

Fri, Sep 13, 2024

In 2019, Drs. Jay Dawes and Jill Joyce took a step to optimize health, fitness and performance for these populations by establishing the Tactical Fitness and Nutrition Lab. Now, they are exploring opportunities to work with OSU’s Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institution to accelerate the land-grant mission and fuel the work they are already doing.

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Donors recognized for contributions to Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute at Oklahoma State University

Mon, Sep 09, 2024

A growing number of donors are philanthropically investing in the Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute, whose mission will translate research findings focused on improving community health outcomes for the state.

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