Faces of Life: Nathan Korrigan
Upstate New York native Nathan Korrigan grew up in a supportive family with two moms and a twin brother. Leadership, dedication and sweat equity are not foreign to him, as he first began to prove himself on the high school gridiron and in track & field as team captain at Rome Free Academy.
The Journey Toward A Military Friendly University with Lisa Collins – Podcast
Our military personnel and veterans go above and beyond for us in the line of duty, so it is our duty as a University to go above and beyond for them. Lisa Collins is a proud Navy veteran and the Director for the new Center for Veteran Services and Engagement, a dedicated initiative designed to support the unique needs of military and veteran students. Collins discusses how the center seeks to meet this changing needs as Life University works toward distinction as a military friendly campus and what that entails. The new center is located in the Learning Resource Center (LRC) directly next to the library.
Celebrate Chiropractic Founder’s Day at Life University
Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a special celebration at Life University’s Socrates Café. Hosted by the Student Ambassadors and the President’s Office, this year’s Chiropractic Founders Day event is an occasion that promises to be both inspiring and enriching for the entire Life U community.
Repetitive Strain Injury and Chiropractic Relief
Maybe you’re a bassist who gets an intense twinge in the wrist after a long day of practice. It could be you are a world-class tennis player whose elbows shout in pain with every swing. Or perhaps you work on an industrial assembly line day in and day out, working and stressing the same muscles continuously. All these scenarios are a recipe for repetitive strain injury.
Faces of Life: Taylor Alexander
Technically, Taylor Alexander’s journey to Chiropractic began before she was born. Her mother received adjustments while she was pregnant, and Alexander received intermittent adjustments as a teenager. Yet, the lightbulb moment occurred at age 15 when she received a “miracle adjustment” that changed her whole perception on the power of Chiropractic.
Active on Activator and its efficacy with Dr. Laura Huber – Podcast
Dr. Laura Huber, Life U Chiropractic Sciences Professor, went from being a non-believer to something of a trumpeter for the virtues of the Activator tool for chiropractic adjustments. By nature and by design, chiropractic is literally very hands-on to feel and understand what subluxations may be present in the body in order to deliver healing adjustments. Therefore, some chiropractors are weary of using tools such as an Activator to deliver an adjustment. However, Dr. Huber explains that its gentle nature and consistency in terms of type of force delivered can benefit patients immensely.
Recipes for LIFE: Tropical Chia Pudding
Recipes for LIFE: Tropical Chia Pudding
All-American Athleticism from International roots, with Andre Edwards- Podcast
Andre Edwards is a business administration student and dedicated member of the Life U Men’s Track and Field team. Originally from Jamaica, Edwards discusses how his life journey landed him at Life U and on the path to making a name for himself as an All-American athlete along with 5 other teammates receiving the same honor. The honor means a great deal to him, as he explains in the podcast.
Recognizing Good Posture
Good and proper posture puts our bodies in a solid position to promote long-lasting health and well-being. For the average person just going about their day, posture is probably the last thing on their mind if at all because many of us are not in tune with our body’s movements. It’s about more than simply sitting up straight and investing in an ergonomic desk chair. A little self-awareness can go a long way to protecting the spine and preventing back pain, as well as improving athletic performance, vitality, coordination and breathing.
Faces of Life: Cedric Gaddy – Meet the New Chief Financial Officer who is Embracing Life U’s Mission
Starting on April 1 (April Fools’ Day) might seem like an unusual date to begin a significant new role, but for Cedric Gaddy, it marked the start of an exciting new chapter as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Life University. With a career that spans over two decades in finance and operations, Gaddy brings a wealth of experience from prestigious institutions, including Columbia University and Brooklyn Bridge Park, to Life University (Life U).
The Rodent Race of Research and Chiropractic Implications with Dorothy Trent- Podcast Research Series
Dorothy Trent is a chiropractic student and RISE scholar who caught the research bug after taking a research-based class and presenting in the college’s research symposium. Today she discusses her experiences with her most recent research project comparing the C1 spinal vertebrae of rats to humans related to locomotion, which so far points to scientifically significant similarity. She recently presented on the project at the 85th Association of Southeastern Biologists (ASB) in Chattanooga, TN.
Into the Pale of the Paleo Diet
Everyone wants to look and feel their best, but with the swirling contradictions and misinformation floating around the Information Superhighway, no one knows which way is up. What will work in the real world to promote health and weight loss that lasts? Going Paleo is one such buzzword dietary regimen that raises an eyebrow regarding its validity and safety, so let’s breakdown what it is to start with.