Institute for Exercise & Environmental Medicine

Institute for Exercise & Environmental Medicine We explore and define the limits to human functional capacity in health and disease, with the objective of improving the quality of life for humanity.

Two decades ago, the Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine (IEEM) was founded as a joint program between Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas and The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Through this unique private-public partnership, IEEM researchers have made great strides, building an international reputation for innovative research efforts and clinical applications. The IEEM focuses on individual patients. Our approach is to “put things together” using the tools of a branch of science called integrative physiology, which reflects an emphasis on how the complex, individual parts of the human body are interwoven together to create a functional whole. Physiology is the true “personalized” medicine. Ultimately, our mission is to explore and define the limits to human functional capacity in health and disease, with the objective of improving the quality of life for human beings of all ages. The IEEM faculty, students and staff pursue this bold mission by creating an integrated series of world class laboratories, each with a specific research and clinical focus providing expertise on particular aspects of human physiology and medicine.

01/24/2024

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Congratulations, Dr. Levine!
11/13/2023

Congratulations, Dr. Levine!

Announced during the 38th Annual Meeting, the recipient of the 2023 Michael L. Po***ck Established Investigator Award is Benjamin D. Levine, MD, FACC, FAHA, ...

06/01/2023

Congratulations, Dr. Babb!

Dr. Tony Babb is a recipient of the 2023 Citation Award from the American College of Sports Medicine.

https://www.keranews.org/2023-02-13/aches-and-pains-whats-the-difference-and-when-should-a-doctor-decideKERA’s Sam Baker...
02/13/2023

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KERA’s Sam Baker gets some answers in today’s Vital Signs from Dr. Salman Bhai, a neurologist and faculty member at the Institute for Exercise & Environmental Medicine.

KERA’s Sam Baker gets some answers in today’s Vital Signs from Dr. Salman Bhai, a neurologist and faculty member at the Institute of Exercise and Environmental Medicine at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas.

The Richardson Senior Center welcomed Dr. Tony Babb from the Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine. Dr. Babb...
02/09/2023

The Richardson Senior Center welcomed Dr. Tony Babb from the Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine. Dr. Babb presented on the importance of staying physically active in the senior years. He also shared Information about a research study in which sedentary older adults (up to age 75) can participate in a National Institute on Aging research study he is leading, while being compensated for their time. For more information, call 214/345-6574 or visit www.texashealth.org/IEEM

"At least a half-hour of power walking or jogging four to five times a week promoted better blood flow in and out of the...
11/16/2022

"At least a half-hour of power walking or jogging four to five times a week promoted better blood flow in and out of the brain among a small group of older adults, said study co-author Rong Zhang."

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"Participant Everett Spaeth, 74, said he was willing to break a sweat to help researchers. "I saw it either through an e...
08/16/2022

"Participant Everett Spaeth, 74, said he was willing to break a sweat to help researchers. "I saw it either through an email or online and I thought it'd be interesting just to help out the researchers in the study. Then, I thought there might be something of a good health check for me, to make sure all my vitals were good," Spaeth said."

Here is the contact information for anyone interested in participating in the research:

Email: IEEMthermoregulationTHD@texashealth.org
Phone: 214-345-6502

UT Southwestern is hosting a clinical trial to better understand the best way older adults can handle extreme heat waves, in particular, when they don’t have access to air conditioning.

"Memorial Day honor[s] the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day...
05/30/2022

"Memorial Day honor[s] the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971."

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Originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day started in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971 to honor those who served and died in wars.

"The length of a sprint triathlon is a perfect entry-level distance, especially for beginners or experienced athletes lo...
05/29/2022

"The length of a sprint triathlon is a perfect entry-level distance, especially for beginners or experienced athletes looking to practice and shakeout their gear. Sprint triathlon distances include swimming 0.5 miles (750 meter/2,460 feet), cycling 12.4 miles (20 kilometers), and running 3.1 miles (5 kilometers)."

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How long is a sprint triathlon? Sprint distances triathlons includes a 0.5 mile (750m) swim, 12.4 mile (20km) bike, and 3.1 mile (5km) run.

Meet the IEEM faculty!Benjamin D. Levine, M.D., FACCLearn more:
05/28/2022

Meet the IEEM faculty!

Benjamin D. Levine, M.D., FACC

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Renowned sports cardiologist Dr. Benjamin Levine is an expert in cardiovascular medical problems in athletes, and the founder of the Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas.

Meet the IEEM faculty!Tony Babb, Ph.D. Learn more:
05/27/2022

Meet the IEEM faculty!

Tony Babb, Ph.D.

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Tony Babb, Ph.D.

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The Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine (IEEM) explores and defines the limits to human functional capacity in health and disease, with the objective of improving the quality of life for human beings of all ages.

The IEEM focus of “every patient as an individual” uses the science of integrative physiology as “truly personalized medicine.” Our approach emphasizes the complexity of the respective parts of the human body and how the myriad parts are interwoven to create a functional whole. The combination of scientific study and practical medicine enables the IEEM to “put things together” - effectively bridging academic research with modern clinical methodology.

The IEEM faculty, physicians, staff, and students pursue our objectives through an integrated series of world class research laboratories and innovative patient care clinics. Every IEEM entity, each defining a specific research and clinical focus, provides collaborative expertise concerning relevant aspects of human physiology and medicine.