Arwen is originally from Southern California; after taking an exercise physiology class as an undergraduate, she knew this was a path she wanted to pursue, and teach. During her master’s program, she was exposed to research, and in combining teaching and research, has found her academic calling. As the mom of a young daughter, she is ever the teacher, and loves spending time camping, hiking and showing her new things.
Research Statement
Research is the way in which I continue to learn about and contribute to my field of study. My overall research interest is to clarify the role of exercise in the prevention of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease and to discover and implement effective ways to enable positive behavior change for improving health and wellness. My most recent research efforts have investigated the dose-related effects of exercise on body weight, body composition, and energy balance in overweight women, with the specific goal of assessing the effectiveness of the current physical activity recommendations put forth by the US Department of Health & Human Services. Broader research interests include the efficacy of wellness coaching for improving health and wellness through the lifespan, evaluating the effects of exercise on adipokines and markers of systemic inflammation, and exploring issues of women's health including the metabolic complications that accompany menopause and osteoporosis.
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Williams DP (12/2010).
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- (07/2001).
Abstract
- Charlie Hicks-Little (11/04/2014). [Abstract].
- Deborah Yurgelin-Todd (11/03/2014). [Abstract].
- Ariel Guldstrand (11/01/2014). [Abstract].
- Eisenman P (01/2014). [Abstract].
- (07/2007). [Abstract].
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