Tag Archives: cardiovascular function

Deciphering hormones

Wenner uses AHA funding to investigate hormones, vascular function

Hormones are the chemical envoys for our bodies. They communicate with our brains, heart, bones, muscles and, yes, reproductive organs. University of Delaware physiologist Megan Wenner is working to understand how sex hormones influence vascular function. (more…)

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MU Researchers Develop Motion Tracking Technology to Reduce Injuries for Older Adults

*Technology provides interactive feedback while patients exercise* 

COLUMBIA, Mo. ­— Exercise is an important part of recovering from an injury, illness or surgery, but many older adults lack the knowledge and guidance needed to properly perform exercises.

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