In The News: Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences

Huffington Post

A hunched back, forward-slouching shoulders and a forward-protruding head are signs that you’re either perfecting your Mr. Burns impression or you need to work on your core strength.

Super Interessante

The bad news is that losing weight is even more difficult than previously thought. The good thing is, on the other hand, you can eat more. Understand why.

Las Vegas Review Journal

It was a routine medical procedure that first brought us together, and for me, it was love at first bite. Lemon-flavored Luigi’s Real Italian Ice was on my mostly desultory list of foods approved for colonoscopy prep. It was only 100 calories and tasted divine — sweet, with a sort-of grainy texture.

Las Vegas Review Journal

When you're choosing a cereal for your kids, dietitians say, you should always be mindful of one word: sugar.

Las Vegas Review Journal

You won't find an inch to pinch on Jessica Knurick. At 6-foot-1, the UNLV assistant professor and researcher weighs in at a lean-and-mean 150 pounds. Her total cholesterol hovers around 110, which is crazy low — in a good way.

Las Vegas Review Journal

In order to experience yoga's rejuvenating benefits, a class does not need to be conducted in a hot room. But today, it's not uncommon to see yoga studio room temperatures in the 90s, some even in the 100s. Most experts agree that warmer temperatures are better for stretching muscles, but skeptics will argue some classes may be pushing the boundaries of safety. A few yoga experts recently weighed in on the "hot" topic.

Las Vegas Review Journal

UNLV student Kyle Kimsey recently won the regional qualifying round of the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards for his startup business Adler Dynamics.

KNPR News

If you visit the website for a business called “Adler Dynamics,” you’ll see these words in bold letters: “Intelligent Solutions at the Speed of Thought.”

Las Vegas Review Journal

When Tedd Girouard became a certified athletic trainer in 1995, concussions weren't always treated with the sophistication that they're treated with today.

New York Times
On a sizzling June morning in Las Vegas, 10 Zappos.com employees sat in an air-conditioned conference room decorated with “Star Wars” memorabilia and a mural of Darth Vader. They had gathered for a weekly meeting to discuss new internal software, the sort of routine get-together that keeps corporate America humming.
DESIblitz

Foods that are high in protein are hugely nutritious for the body. DESIblitz takes a look at some of the key uses of protein, and which high protein foods are the best for your body.

Wall Street Journal

The Ache: Cardio workouts with ordinary sneakers are often hard on the joints.