Heather Henley

Aug 11, 2023 | albanyceo.com | Heather Henley

Augusta University President Brooks A. Keel, PhD, recently embarked on a meaningful visit to Southwest Georgia, where he hosted alumni receptions, engaged with local Rotary Clubs, and met with regional business, community, and legislative leaders. The July visit aimed to underscore Augusta University’s dedication to tackling rural health care challenges and fostering stronger health care outcomes for all Georgians. “The student experience is at the heart of our mission at Augusta University.

May 3, 2023 | aubellringer.com | Heather Henley

By Heather Henley of Augusta University Department of Communications and MarketingAUGUSTA, Ga. (May 3, 2023) – Augusta University and the Columbia County School District have launched an innovative dual enrollment agreement that promises to change the way high school students can access higher education in Columbia County.

May 2, 2023 | jagwire.augusta.edu | Toni Baker |Heather Henley |Milledge Austin

Inhibiting a tiny RNA whose levels significantly increase with age, along with problems like weaker bones and sagging muscles, may be a way to keep our bodies more youthful and healthy, scientists say. MicroRNAs help regulate gene expression and consequently the function of our cells, and several, including one called microRNA-141-3p, have been implicated in the ills of aging, like increasing levels of potentially damaging chronic inflammation and shrinking muscle mass.

Jan 24, 2023 | jagwire.augusta.edu | Toni Baker |Heather Henley |Kevin Faigle |Stacey Eidson

It’s clear that chronic stress can impact our behavior, leading to problems like depression, reduced interest in things that previously brought us pleasure, even PTSD. Now scientists have evidence that a group of neurons in a bow-shaped portion of the brain become hyperactive after chronic exposure to stress.