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Eat Move Think Research Study

Eat Move Think Research Study

Study Purpose: We are researching whether consuming blueberries and exercising can support brain health as we age. Recruitment Requirements: • Ages 65–85 • Experiencing memory issues • Physically inactive (less than 150 min/week of moderate exercise in the last 4...

What Young People Need to Know About Colorectal Cancer

What Young People Need to Know About Colorectal Cancer

This article originally appeared on UNC HealthTalk. First, the good news: The rates of colorectal cancer (cancers of the colon and rectum) have been declining over the past 40 years, thanks to regular screenings and lifestyle choices such as healthy eating, staying...

Nutritional Impact on Gut Microbiota and Human Health

Nutritional Impact on Gut Microbiota and Human Health

Study Purpose: We are studying how food is broken down by human gut microbiota and how nutrition plays an essential role in overall health. Recruitment Requirements: Ages 18–65 BMI: 18–25 or 30–40 Generally healthy Not currently breastfeeding Not taking medications or...

Appetite for Life: Kickstart Your Wellness

On January 30, 2025, High Performance Training (HPT) gym hosted the Nutrition Research Institute for the fourth iteration of our annual Wellness Workshop. Attendees heard from NRI representative, Leah Bouk, who shared insights about the Nutrition for Precision Health...

How the NPH Study is Shaping the Future of Health

How the NPH Study is Shaping the Future of Health

The Nutrition for Precision Health (NPH) study has set out to answer a compelling question: Can a personalized diet improve health and help prevent chronic diseases? This national initiative, part of the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us program, is exploring...

A1C and Diabetes

A1C and Diabetes

This article originally appeared on UNC Health Talk. If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes, you may have heard the term “A1C.” This is a blood test that measures your average blood sugar level over the last 90 to 120 days, and it’s a powerful tool for...

Appetite for Life: Wellness Workshop

Appetite for Life: Wellness Workshop

Kickstart Your Wellness: Your Personalized Approach to Health in 2025 Register today! Are you ready to start the New Year with a plan that’s as unique as you are? Join us at Appetite for Life: Kickstart Your Wellness, an interactive workshop designed to help you...