Brian Helsel
@bchelsel.bsky.social
Christ follower, husband, father, Assistant Professor, #RStats user, & physical activity epidemiologist focusing on Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease.
Dr. Amy Bodde, PhD, MPH and I were recently awarded the Frontiers CTSI Integrating Special Populations Trailblazer Award to support our team’s work with the Community Health Improvement Program for Intellectual Disabilities (CHIP-ID). Through this project, we will translate evidence from clinical…
October 16, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Dr. Amy Bodde, PhD, MPH and I were recently awarded the Frontiers CTSI Integrating Special Populations Trailblazer Award to support our team’s work with the Community Health Improvement Program for Intellectual Disabilities (CHIP-ID). Through this project, we will translate evidence from clinical…
I enjoyed presenting at the 2025 annual meeting for the National Down Syndrome Congress this year. The energy and excitement at this conference is unmatched! Presenting for families and self-advocates was an honor.
July 27, 2025 at 3:36 AM
I enjoyed presenting at the 2025 annual meeting for the National Down Syndrome Congress this year. The energy and excitement at this conference is unmatched! Presenting for families and self-advocates was an honor.
New research published in the past month by team on physical activity, Alzheimer's, and Down syndrome:
1. A 12-month remote group exercise trial increased physical activity and fitness and showed promise for Alzheimer’s prevention in adults with Down syndrome. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40520478/
1. A 12-month remote group exercise trial increased physical activity and fitness and showed promise for Alzheimer’s prevention in adults with Down syndrome. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40520478/
June 30, 2025 at 11:21 AM
New research published in the past month by team on physical activity, Alzheimer's, and Down syndrome:
1. A 12-month remote group exercise trial increased physical activity and fitness and showed promise for Alzheimer’s prevention in adults with Down syndrome. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40520478/
1. A 12-month remote group exercise trial increased physical activity and fitness and showed promise for Alzheimer’s prevention in adults with Down syndrome. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40520478/
New pubication! Resting metabolic rate (RMR) equations often overestimate energy needs in adults with #DownSyndrome. Our study found that most equations over-predicted RMR, except the Bernstein fat-free mass equation, which showed statistical equivalency.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
A Comparison of Commonly Used Prediction Equations for Estimating Resting Metabolic Rate in Adults With Down Syndrome
Background
Resting metabolic rate (RMR), the energy required by the body at rest, is the largest part of total daily energy expenditure. Commonly used prediction equations may overestimate RMR in ad.....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
February 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
New pubication! Resting metabolic rate (RMR) equations often overestimate energy needs in adults with #DownSyndrome. Our study found that most equations over-predicted RMR, except the Bernstein fat-free mass equation, which showed statistical equivalency.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
New research from our team! Adults with Down syndrome (DS) who had congenital heart disease (CHD) may have low activity levels but not impaired cardiovascular fitness. Thus, we need for inclusive programs promoting movement regardless of CHD status!
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
February 3, 2025 at 2:38 PM
New research from our team! Adults with Down syndrome (DS) who had congenital heart disease (CHD) may have low activity levels but not impaired cardiovascular fitness. Thus, we need for inclusive programs promoting movement regardless of CHD status!
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
✨ Exciting December publications! Our team published 3 studies exploring how diet, physical activity, and fitness impact the health of adults with intellectual disabilities and their caregivers. Read on for highlights and links! 🌟 #Inclusion #HealthResearch
January 2, 2025 at 4:05 PM
✨ Exciting December publications! Our team published 3 studies exploring how diet, physical activity, and fitness impact the health of adults with intellectual disabilities and their caregivers. Read on for highlights and links! 🌟 #Inclusion #HealthResearch
Reposted by Brian Helsel
I made one earlier. Feel free to combine! go.bsky.app/91HPwva
November 15, 2024 at 9:06 PM
I made one earlier. Feel free to combine! go.bsky.app/91HPwva
Reposted by Brian Helsel
Someone had to do it! I created a starter pack for #Alzheimer’s #dementia #ADRD researchers on Bluesky. Please let me know who I left out! Hoping more and more of us will join Bluesky
go.bsky.app/22DpUEy
go.bsky.app/22DpUEy
November 15, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Someone had to do it! I created a starter pack for #Alzheimer’s #dementia #ADRD researchers on Bluesky. Please let me know who I left out! Hoping more and more of us will join Bluesky
go.bsky.app/22DpUEy
go.bsky.app/22DpUEy