The Clinical Exercise Physiology Laboratory is dedicated to studying the physiological effects of physical activity to enhance human health and well-being. The lab conducts projects examining the ...

Registration is now open for NGx 2026, a four-day short course exploring precision nutrition, exercise, genetics, and ...

The Department of Exercise & Sport Studies (ESS) is committed to improving the quality of life at Smith College by providing an array of classes that allow for the exploration and better understanding ...

Dr. Schmitt’s research aims to better understand the mechanistic underpinnings of how exercise can re-align disrupted circadian by studying a) the cellular and molecular mechanisms associated with ...

For years, I was an inveterate early morning exerciser — the kind of person you'd spot trudging into the gym just after the doors were unlocked or running through the neighborhood when the coffee ...

Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative joint disease that causes pain, stiffness and swelling, and reduces your range of motion. It often affects the knees, hips and hands, although it can also occur ...

Soaking in a hot tub may be preferable to an icy cold bath after exercise if the goal is to maintain optimum performance, according to a new study. This is especially true for those competing in ...

A randomized trial found polyphenol-rich foods boosted circulating polyphenols after muscle-damaging exercise, but effects on inflammation and oxidative stress markers were limited and inconsistent.

Athletes may not have to observe pre-game abstinence before a big event after all. According to new research, sexual activity before intense exercise doesn't slow down an athlete's performance—in some ...