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As BMI is increasingly recognized as an imperfect way to measure health, UVA researchers share other metrics they rely upon.

Natalie Behnke, a second-year graduate student in the counselor education master’s program, was recognized for her dedication to counseling and potential to make a meaningful impact in the field.

New research could lead to tailored nutritional programs designed for a person’s genetics.

A UVA exercise researcher explains how to snatch the health benefits of physical activity from the jaws of a cold, dark winter.

Adding more intensity to your workout not only helps burn calories, it also helps decrease feelings of hunger, a UVA Department of Kinesiology study shows.

Michaela DuBay, an autism researcher at UVA, is leading several initiatives in Bolivia aimed at building stronger support networks for families of children with autism.

The second-year kinesiology major admits yoga didn’t come to her naturally, but is now a way of life.

Individuals classified as fit—even when overweight or obese—showed no significant increase in cardiovascular disease or all-cause mortality.

Professor Sid Angadi’s research is exploring if an exercise regimen could protect the hearts of breast cancer patients from damage associated with chemotherapy.

Two kinesiology alumni were among those chosen for the prestigious NIH Loan Repayment Program, designed to invest in the future of health discovery.