Social Activity, Aging Education Critical to Brain Health in Older African Americans, Pennington Biomedical Study Finds

Among its many benefits to our overall health and well-being, exercise strengthens the brain and helps defend against cognitive decline. However, the results of a recent clinical trial revealed another activity that may benefit the brain more than exercise alone: social engagement and education around healthy aging.

Healthy Adults Needed for an Exciting Study to See if Intermittent Fasting or Calorie-Counting Can Slow Aging

Studies have shown that intermittent fasting can help people lose weight and may be easier to follow than counting calories (traditional calorie restriction).

More than 40 Employees Celebrated at Pennington Biomedical Service Award Luncheon

inRegister Magazine Celebrates Inspiring Women, including Dr. Heike Muenzberg-Gruening of Pennington Biomedical

Business Report Highlights Dr. Philip Schauer as a 2023 Difference Maker

Pennington Biomedical’s Dr. Ursula White Selected for the Society of Behavioral Medicine Leadership Institute

January 2023 Publications

The following are recent publications by the researchers at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center.

Amanda Staiano Available to Discuss American Academy of Pediatrics Guideline on Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Obesity

U.S. News Names DASH Diet One of Best Diets for 2022

Pennington Biomedical Executive Director John Kirwan to Participate in Baton Rouge’s First Appearance in the Rose Parade

Pennington Biomedical Executive Director John Kirwan to Participate in Baton Rouge’s First Appearance in the Rose Parade

Pennington Biomedical Celebrates a Year of Successes, Looks Forward to 2023

As the calendar turns to 2023, many people are reflecting on the happenings of 2022. For LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center, 2022 was a year of successes in more ways than one.

Potatoes Can Be Part of a Healthy Diet

Two popular diabetes drugs outperformed others in large clinical trial

Early Time-Restricted Eating Can Be an Effective Weight Loss Strategy

Bariatric Surgery More Effective than Lifestyle for Type 2 Diabetes Remission

Precision Physical Activity Prescriptions Improve Survival in Colon Cancer

2022 Childhood Obesity and Public Health Conference

$20 Million Federal Grant Will Boost Biomedical Science Collaborations Across Louisiana

Exercise Boosts Chemo Effectiveness

Two Studies Look at Female Athletes’ Mental, Physical Resilience

Two new studies will examine female athletes’ mental and physical resilience using funding from a private foundation dedicated to improving performance and helping people thrive throughout their lives.