Wesley Youngberg

Wesley Youngberg, DrPH, is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Loma Linda University, holding roles in both the School of Medicine (Preventive Medicine) and the School of Public Health. He earned his Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) from Loma Linda University in 1994, alongside a Doctor of Health Science (DHSC) and Master of Public Health (MPH) in 1988, and a Bachelor of Science from Andrews University in 1983.

His research focuses on preventive medicine, lifestyle interventions for chronic diseases, and the physiological effects of exercise on immune function. He has explored topics such as Alzheimer’s prevention through lifestyle medicine and the impact of Mediterranean diets on mental health. Earlier work centered on endurance running’s effects on natural killer cells and immune system parameters in athletes.

Notable publications include studies on reversing memory loss in Alzheimer’s patients and immune responses to marathon training. His work bridges clinical practice, public health, and exercise science.

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