Heidi VanRavenhorst-Bell, Wichita State University - Measuring Performance of the Mighty Human Tongue
Published: August 4, 2026
Duration: 2:30
On Wichita State University Week: Your tongue matters more than you might think.
Heidi VanRavenhorst-Bell, chair and associate professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies, explores why.
Faculty Bio:
Dr. Heidi VanRavenhorst-Bell has an established interdisciplinary line of research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology. Her work in promoting healthy tongue muscle performance through physical activity has been internationally recognized and showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow. Her research also includes R&D and product validation in the health & fitness industry. Dr. Bell has developed a systematic network pu...