Current Research
Dr. Stover's most recent research involves ratings of perceived exertion in response to cognitive
challenge during physical activity. It is hypothesized that light-to-moderate physical activity, for a short period of time, will elicit little or no change in salivary cortisol concentrations. It is further hypothesized that pairing the physical activity with a cognitive challenge will result in elevated ratings of perceived exertion (RPE), even as cortisol concentrations remain unaffected.
Previous Research
1. Effects of diet on inflammation, glutathione expression, and resting metabolic rate in human subjects
2. Effects of physical activity and sleep on salivary glutathione expression in human subjects
3. Effects of high-intensity exercise on lipid peroxidation and glutathione expression in mouse liver and skeletal muscle
Acknowledgements
Research equipment was obtained through grants from the West Virginia Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (WV EPSCoR) and the West Virginia IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (WV-INBRE).
Physiology Research Lab
