Students learn how exercise makes the heart stronger to pump more blood with less effort. Students also learn how Irish researchers are creating new ways to image blood vessels to detect and treat vascular diseases.
Students learn how certain exercises create new neural pathways in the brain. Students also learn how Irish researchers are developing new approaches to treat neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease.
Students learn how exercises that apply forces against bones stimulate bone cells to build up bone density. Students also learn how Irish researchers are designing new treatments for osteoporosis.
Students learn how exercise keeps blood vessels healthy by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol. Students also learn how Irish researchers are developing new strategies to treat blood clots in stroke patients.
