News: Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences
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Who says research is just for faculty? Meet six of the many UNLV students who know that research is the best way to learn their disciplines, build their skills, and change the world.
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Beatriz was a good student but college seemed impossible. Then UNLV and the Millennium Scholarship came along.
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Meet some of UNLV's graduates who were recognized at commencement for their academic achievements, community outreach, and ability to overcome adversity.
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Two exceptional graduates share their thoughts on the paths that UNLV led them to take
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Four employees were honored as employees of the year for their contributions to campus.
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Professors in a wide range of disciplines captured top teaching honors at the end of spring semester.
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Cholesterol, Triglyceride Levels of 20 Previously Sedentary Men Improved Throughout 20-Year Exercise Program
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A unique, 20-year study found that regular exercise, especially if continued over time, significantly reduces the risk of coronary heart disease in middle-aged and older men.
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Researchers have found that a change in patients’ focus can reduce trips and falls.
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Contrary to what you may think, stretching before you play or work out could actually reduce your athletic performance. Find out why.
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Designed to encourage faculty collaboration and acquisition of external grant funding, the President’s Research Award has also sparked intriguing research projects on subjects ranging from nanotechnology to volcanoes.