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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.

UAB experts say that while physical activity is necessary for both men and women, there are gender-specific benefits that women need to know.

World-renowned experts in health and wellness topics will come together Nov. 14-15 to help employers fashion their own programs targeting employee health.

Worried about memory loss? A UAB neurologist provides warning signs and prevention strategies

UAB research shows that brain-training exercises can improve processing speed and the ability to perform everyday activities
UAB experts say women experience stress differently from men. That can take a physical toll, but simple changes will help.

Exercise may help stave off treatment-related fatigue in cancer patients, study shows.

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.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

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

Stopping exercise leads to significant reductions in strength after just a few weeks, according to a new report from UAB researchers.