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Improved State-Level Disability Data Are Necessary For Advancing Health Equity
Professor Javier Robles co-authors an article in Heath Affairs about the collection and availability of data at the state level that will help inform state policy makers about health and societal outcomes for people with disabilities.
Exercise Improves Brain Function, Possibly Reducing Dementia Risk
A Rutgers-led study confirms positive effects of exercise on insulin signaling proteins from the brain.
A study led by scientists at Rutgers University-New Brunswick has shown that specialized cells involved in how the body responds to insulin are activated in the brain after exercise, suggesting that physical activity may directly improve brain function.
Considering a Cold Plunge? A Professor Offers a Hot Take
Steve Malin said there are no randomized human trials to determine whether the recent trend of cold plunges can treat anxiety and depression. But as long as someone is in good health, it could be worth a try. "I would look at it like having another tool in your toolbox to promote a stimulus in our body - just like exercise," said Malin, a professor of kinesiology and health. "You may be deriving some of the same benefits from exercise. Even heat therapy can be another tool to achieve similar outcomes."
Graduate Program Helps Springboard Careers In Sports - Rutgers University Athletics
Two former Scarlet Knights find careers in sports through Global Sports Business Graduate Program
"The Global program was truly a Godsend," says Kuje. "I'm very grateful for the connections I've made through the program. It's just so great to be a part of this network because you're never ever going to lose that. So being a part of Rutgers and being a part of this program is something that you can really wear on your chest and people respect that. You truly feel connected and will take the phone call or reach out to anyone who came through the program."
MARC-ACSM Congratulates Rutgers Student Award Nominees and Award Winners
MARC-ACSM Matthew Kerner Undergraduate Student Investigator Award Competitors
Winner: Joslyn Ramirez, Rutgers University
Congratulations to the 2024 MARC ACSM Institutional Undergraduate Award Winners
Sophia Villegas, Rutgers University
The MARC ACSM would like to thank the DEI-B Fellows
Sophia Villegas, Rutgers University
Clyde Ditching, Rutgers University
Joslyn Ramirez, Rutgers University
Joslyn Ramirez received 1st place at MARC-ACSM
Joslyn Ramirez, a 2nd year Exercise Science major working in the Applied Metabolism & Physiology Laboratory, received 1st place at MARC-ACSM for her undergraduate slide presentation:
Synchronized Exercise Training Uniquely Influences Glucose Tolerance, Hemodynamics, and Cognition in People with Prediabetes or Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Joslyn A. Ramirez1, Daniel J. Battillo1, Mary-Margaret E. Remchak1, Emily M. Heiston1, Ankit Shah2, and Steven K. Malin1,2, FACSM. 1Department of Kinesiology and Health, 2Department of Medicine, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Photo: Joslyn Ramirez and Dr. Steven Malin
Go Behind the Scenes for Adaptive Sports Day
Students of all abilities recently came together to compete, connect and celebrate each other on Adaptive Sports Day. See what it was like to be part of the event.
Rutgers workshop: Empower those with disabilities
Professor Javier Robles hosts panel to discuss housing discrimination and other limits on access continue to be predominant barriers faced by those in New Jersey with disabilities.
Marking Disability Awareness Month, the panel discussion included diverse voices from disability advocates to representatives from the state.
Mark Beal Named Interim Executive Director of the Rutgers Global Sports Business Master’s Degree Program
The Department of Kinesiology and Health at the Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences has named SC&I Assistant Professor of Professional Practice, Communication, Mark Beal Interim Director of The Rutgers University Global Sports Business Master’s Degree Program.
An industry-specific degree program, the curriculum immerses graduate students into the continuously evolving global sports business industry and prepares them to lead in careers across all sectors of the sports industry.