Nutrition, Exercise, and Stress Laboratory

The Nutrition, Exercise, and Stress Laboratory (NESL) was established to examine exercise and dietary interventions on stressed physiological conditions.

NESL鈥檚 research has focused on improving the health of those experiencing stress-related mental conditions such as PTSD as well as those with stressful occupations such as firefighters. Dietary interventions thus far have included the ketogenic diet, fasting, and hydration maintenance.

NESL houses the Firefighter Research Program.

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Equipment

NESL has a range of equipment to measure body composition, blood health, aerobic and anaerobic fitness capacity, and cardiovascular health.

  • Trackmaster Treadmill
  • Woodway Treadmill
  • Monark Ergometer
  • Parvo Medics Metabolic Carts
  • InBody Bioelectrical Impedance Analyzer
  • Microplate Reader
  • Cold Centrifuge
  • -20掳 and -80掳 Celsius Freezers
  • EMG
  • Actigraph Monitors
  • Calera Core Temperature Monitors
  • Watt Bike 

Current and Future Projects

Cognitive performance after short bouts of high- and moderate-intensity exercise

The effects of ketogenic diet on physiological, cognitive, and emotional health variables in veterans with PTSD or traumatic brain injury

Physiological effects of ketogenic-associated supplements, and dietary effects on fertility levels in women

Firefighter Research Program

The Firefighter Health and Performance Program was established to examine the health and performance of firefighters and then determine effective and applicable methods for improvement. Research areas include sleep quality, cardiovascular health, inflammation, mental health, physical performance, back pain, body composition, nutrition, hydration, and core and skin temperatures during various occupational tasks.

The following entities have supported this program:

  • 麻豆官网首页入口
  • Columbia County Fire Department
  • Peanut Institute
  • greenTEG AG
  • 80 Beats Medical
  • NIX Biosensors

CONTACT:

If you have any questions, comments, or interest in supporting this program, please email Dr. A. Maleah Winkler at awinkler@augusta.edu.

Firefighter with hose, instructor with firefighters

Publication
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Schultheis, P., & , Oct 1 2025, In: JACC: Case Reports. 30, 30, 105294.

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Ogbonnaya, C., , Lavie, C. J., Oh, H., Shin, M. J., Sui, X., Jaggers, J., Porter, R., Park, D., Kim, J. E., Gong, J. & Prasad, V. K., Oct 2025, In: Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Innovations, Quality and Outcomes. 9, 5, 100658.

Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review

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, Aug 2025, In: Performance Enhancement and Health. 13, 3, 100370.

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, Steven Page, C. & , Jul 25 2025, Developing Student Engagement Opportunities in Higher Education. IGI Global, p. 255-291 37 p.

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DePaola, A. M., , & , Jun 2025, In: Muscles. 4, 2, 10.

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Oberther, T. J., , Kohler, A. A. & , Jun 2025, In: Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. 10, 2, 148.

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, , Kohler, A. A. & Kinnaird, W. R., Jun 2025, In: Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. 10, 2, 142.

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, Moxley, J., & , Jun 2025, In: Sport Sciences for Health. 21, 2, p. 1209-1215 7 p., 102044.

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, May 2025, In: Gazzetta Medica Italiana Archivio per le Scienze Mediche. 184, 5, p. 406-413 8 p.

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, & Bederman, I., May 2025, In: Nutrients. 17, 10, 1665.

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Sparks, J. R., , Kishman, E. E. & Wang, X., May 1 2025, In: American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. 19, 4, p. 548-560 13 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Review article 鈥� peer-review

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, Johnson, S. & , Apr 3 2025, In: International Journal of Kinesiology in Higher Education. 9, 2, p. 89-98

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, Mar 4 2025, In: Strategies. 38, 2, p. 46-48

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, Maurice, S. & Perkins-Ball, A., 2025, Equitable and innovative teaching practices for sport, exercise, and performance psychology educators.. Shipherd, A. M. & Coumbe-Lilley, J. E. (eds.). New York, NY: Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group, p. 89-101 13 p.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding 鈥� Chapter

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, 2025, In: Strategies. 38, 6, p. 3-9 7 p.

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, , & , 2025, In: Lipidology. 2, 1

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Ostendorf, D. M., Huebschmann, A. G., Wickersham, K. E., & Pinto, B. M., 2025, In: Translational behavioral medicine. 15, 1, ibaf051.

Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review

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, Davis, P. G., Anderson, E. & Durstine, J. L., 2025, Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Springer, p. 631-659 29 p. (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology; vol. 1478).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding 鈥� Chapter

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Kim, J. E., Park, D., Lee, D. H., Jo, G., , Jaggers, J., Sui, X., Porter, R., Ogbonnaya, C., Hamer, M., Prasad, V., Shin, M. J., Giovannucci, E. & Oh, H., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review

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Pinto, B. M., , Dunsiger, S., Mitchell, S., Patel, A., Ostendorf, D. & Huebschmann, A. G., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Cancer Survivorship.

Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review

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, & , Dec 2024, In: Gazzetta Medica Italiana Archivio per le Scienze Mediche. 183, 12, p. 1034-1039 6 p.

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Martinek, T., , Girginov, V. (Editor) & Marttinen, R. (Editor), Jun 28 2024, Features of Positive and Sport-based Youth Development. Routledge

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding 鈥� Chapter

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, & , Jun 2024, In: Muscles. 3, 2, p. 166-176 11 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review

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Hauff, C., Powell, S. M., , Stewart, J., Salzgeber, A. & Jewell, S., Jan 2 2024, In: International Journal of Kinesiology in Higher Education. 8, 1, p. 50-62

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, & , 2024, In: Physiologia. 4, 4, p. 327-340

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Mines, E., Craddock, C. L. & , 2024, In: Journal of Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy. 4, 2, p. 59-72

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Craddock, C. & , 2024, In: Current Issues in Middle Level Education. 28, 1, p. 1-11

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& Rougeau, K. M., 2024, In: Psychology International. 6, 4, p. 842-854

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, , Ansley, J. K., Fritz, N. A. & Bederman, I., Dec 2023, In: Muscles. 2, 4, p. 327-337 11 p.

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Sanregret, S., , & , Dec 2023, In: Muscles. 2, 4, p. 353-360 8 p.

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Babiak, K. & Copeland, A. A., Jan 1 2023, The Routledge Handbook of Digital Sport Management. Naraine, M. L., Hayduk III, T. & Doyle, J. P. (eds.). Milton: Routledge

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding 鈥� Chapter (peer-reviewed) 鈥� peer-review

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, Greene, C. L. & Petruzzello, S. J., 2023, In: Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology. 12, 4, p. 229-240

Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review

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Gilmore, L., Nagy A, Y., Waller, J., Nalloor, R., Wieder, M. & , 2023, In: Romanian Journal of Military Medicine. 126, 4, p. 391-397

Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review

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, Hamil, B. K., & , 2023, In: Physiologia. 3, 4, p. 611-626

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, Hauff, C., Gipson, C. & Malcom, N., Sep 1 2022, In: Journal of Sport Behavior. 45, 3, p. 1-16 16 p.

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, & , Jul 3 2022, In: International Journal of Kinesiology in Higher Education. 6, 3, p. 151-159

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, Mar 1 2022, In: Journal of Sport Behavior. 45, 1, p. 42-51 10 p.

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Parker, K. A., Ivanov, B., Matig, J., Dillingham, L. L. & , 2022, In: Journal of Communication and Media Studies. 7, 1, p. 1-19 19 p.

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Qazi, A. S., & , 2022, In: International Journal of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Science. 1, 1, p. 101-121

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Gipson, C., Malcom, N. L., Hauff, C., & Mallhi, A. K., 2022, In: Research Directs in Health Sciences. 2, 1

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