UAB doctors share fitness and exercise advice for the middle-aged man
Gearing up to start an exercise program — especially for those over 40 — can be filled with pitfalls. Experts at UAB say start slow and low.
Women and exercise: it may not always be fun, but it’s beneficial
UAB experts say that while physical activity is necessary for both men and women, there are gender-specific benefits that women need to know.
UAB making wellness expertise available to any company
World-renowned experts in health and wellness topics will come together Nov. 14-15 to help employers fashion their own programs targeting employee health.
Eat, exercise and think your way to good brain health
Worried about memory loss? A UAB neurologist provides warning signs and prevention strategies
Cognitive training helps adults with HIV, UAB study finds
Ladies, don’t let stress make you sick; how to fight it and win
Exercise battles fatigue during and after cancer treatment
Exercise may help stave off treatment-related fatigue in cancer patients, study shows.
For Olympians and weekend warriors, resiliency is key
Facing an injury or other health challenge does not have to sideline your future; UAB experts say the way you handle it can teach you a valuable life skill.
Whitt, Lauren
UAB Wellness Coordinator and adjunct professor in the Department of Human Studies
Areas of expertise: Nutrition, exercise, tobacco-cessation, stress management, challenges of managing chronic conditions
Older adults need more frequent exercise to maintain muscle
Stopping exercise leads to significant reductions in strength after just a few weeks, according to a new report from UAB researchers.
