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The Cooper Institute

Founded in 1970 by the "Father of Aerobics"
Kenneth H. Cooper MD, MPH

Recent Blog Posts

Do you Need Water or a Sports Drink during Physical Activity?

Are Blood Levels of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Related to an Increased Risk of Developing Prostate Cancer?

Data Driven Research Continues to Impact Policy

Legendary “Father of Aerobics” Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper Turned 90

Message from the CEO - Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle

Student Physical Activity Dropped Worldwide During COVID-19, Raising Concerns for Health

Can a Stroke Be Prevented?

Does regular exercise really reduce the severity of COVID-19?

Watch Wellness Wednesdays: A new study from The Cooper Institute shows a huge drop in children's exercise in the pandemic. Dr. Andjelka Pavlovic joined NEWS 9 in Oklahoma City.

Fitness Is Still Important Tool for Overall Good Health, Despite Modern Medicine

UPDATE: Fitness Still Matters to Reduce all-Cause and Heart Disease Deaths, Despite Advances in Modern Medicine and Lifestyle Changes

The Cooper Institute Looks to Get Kids Active Again as Pandemic Continues