October marks Bone and Joint Awareness Month. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Bryant Keirns, Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics at Ball State University, and McKayla Tucker, a 3rd-year Ph.D. at the University of Indianapolis.
Dr. Keirn's research focuses on the relationship between diet and lifestyle factors. He provides insight into how nutrition and diet affect bone health. He gives us tips on how to maintain healthy bones and overall gut health. To contact Dr. Keirns about any of his research or to become a participant in one of his upcoming studies, contact him at bryant.keirns@bsu.edu
McKayal Tucker is in her final year as a Ph.D. student studying physical therapy at the University of Indianapolis. As a soon-to-be physical therapist, McKayla discusses healthy habits in movement and how to combat common issues associated with bone and joints as we age.