Department of human studies
Research has shown listening to music influences human focus and attention, enhancing work ethic and motivation. UAB experts share insight on how music affects the brain and its role in cognitive performance.
UAB experts recommend activities to move children’s bodies or minds during the summer break.
Hubbard, 20, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, also won the Miss Congeniality and Talent awards, winning $2,800 in scholarships.
Zhai says the award is more than an accolade; it aligns with his long-term aspiration to advance counseling research and bridge mental health care gaps to drive better health outcomes among diverse populations.
UAB’s Christopher Ballmann, Ph.D., explains the positive and negative impacts of music preference on exercise and athletic performance.
Ketones, ketogenic diet, ketosis — what does it all mean? UAB expert Eric Plaisance, Ph.D., explains the ketogenic diet and the known health benefits it produces.
The new play therapy room at the UAB Community Counseling Clinic has expanded its services to meet the counseling needs of younger children.
UAB School of Education offers low-cost mental health care through a faculty- and student-run counseling clinic.
A UAB professor offers a checklist for safe play at indoor playgrounds.
A longer Achilles tendon generates more power, leading to greater energy efficiency and possible performance gains.