RICHMOND, Virginia, April 4 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU exercise physiologist Danielle Kirkman outlines differing factors and outcomes - and how our knowledge is evolving. * * * By Sian Wilkerson When it comes to health, regular physical activity has a huge impact on everything from reducing disease risk to improving one's ability to do everyday activities. Now, a new study suggests that exercise may benefit women's longevity more dramat  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 4 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Brian McNeill The Virginia Commonwealth University Board of Visitors will hold in-person enrollment and budget workshop meetings on April 11, beginning at 8:30 a.m.* All meetings will take place at VCU College of Health Professions, 900 E. Leigh St. The public may view a livestream of the open session video conference at mssvideo.vcu.edu/BOV. Should you have any interruption with the video broadcast   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 4 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Danielle Pierce Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Population Health has achieved a significant milestone at its one-year mark: It is now on a formal path to accreditation as a school of public health. In April 2023, the School of Population Health became the 15th school or college in VCU's academic enterprise. Its students are pursuing master's degrees in biostatistics and public health, a  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 4 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Sian Wilkerson By day, Mychal Smith stands at the front of a Virginia Commonwealth University chemistry classroom, teaching his students about enzymology and biophysical techniques. By night, he focuses on more physical pursuits, lifting the heaviest objects he can find. Smith, Ph.D., a teaching assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry in the College of Humanities and Sciences, is an amateu  more