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Kansas Nursing Workforce Center releases comprehensive report on nursing education in Kansas
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Q&A with John Jakicic, KU obesity and physical activity researcher
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Time of day when labor is induced impacts how long labor lasts, study finds
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7 Best Workouts for Weight Loss (and Why)
Walking is also a great entry point into exercise, says Renee J. Rogers, Ph.D., a senior scientist in the division of physical activity and weight management at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City.
Everyday Health

In Obesity Treatment, Physical Activity’s Benefits Go Beyond Weight Loss, Says AHA
John Jakicic, PhD, professor of physical activity and weight management at KU Medical Center and president-elect of the American College of Sports Medicine, noted that muscle quality in individuals with obesity may already be compromised due to high levels of fat infiltration.
JAMA Medical News

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