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How smart is the spinal cord?

September 6, 2016

Andrea Behrman, PhD, professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Louisville, will discuss research and progress in helping children recover from spinal cord injuries at the next Beer with a Scientist program, Sept.

UofL makes September the time to learn how to age optimally

September 1, 2016

For the second year, the Institute for Sustainable Health & Optimal Aging at the University of Louisville has scheduled a month-long series of events to inspire and encourage people to learn about the concept of optimal aging.

Standing up to childhood obesity by not sitting as much in school

August 31, 2016

Changing a classroom from standard desks to standing desks has a significant effect on the body mass index (BMI) percentile of students, according to a study co-led by University of Louisville School of Public Health and Information Sciences resea