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New UK Study Offers Insight on How Resistance Training Burns Fat

Aug 9, 2021, 7:08 AM

Findings from a new University of Kentucky College of Medicine and College of Health Sciences study add to growing evidence that resistance exercise provides unique benefits for fat loss.

UK Performance Nutrition and Body Composition Lab Opens to the Public

Jul 30, 2021, 7:38 AM

The facility includes a Bod Pod, which evaluates body composition for lean muscle mass and body fat, and a Quark Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) system that measures the number of calories a person burns while at rest.

UK Working to Combat Martin County Obesity Rates

Nov 22, 2019, 8:34 AM

Faculty and staff with the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment are collaborating with many community leaders in Martin County to improve the county’s built environment infrastructure, increase food accessibility and encourage healthier eating and shopping.

Research Highlights Gene That Makes Vegetables Taste Bitter

Nov 15, 2019, 8:40 AM

Dr. Jennifer Smith's work highlights a specific gene that makes certain compounds taste bitter, making it more difficult for some people at risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) to add heart-healthy veggies to their diet.

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UK Research Finds Surprising Links Regarding Amount of Exercise and Weight Loss

Oct 25, 2018, 9:59 AM

A UK researcher examining the relationship between exercise and weight loss came up with some interesting findings.

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