Month: July 2019

Blood pressure self-monitoring helps get patients with hypertension moving, study says

Using blood pressure self-monitoring is an effective way to empower patients with hypertension to stick with an exercise program, according to a first-of-its-kind study conducted by a multidisciplinary team of researchers. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, […]

Published on July 3, 2019

Podcast Episode 67: Heavy Lifts and Cardi B – Anthony Fuhrman’s Secrets to Becoming the World’s Strongest Man

What started as an alternative to standard-issue military conditioning quickly grew into a life-changing career as Anthony “Flama Blanca” Fuhrman discovered his knack for lifting heavy and moving fast could catapult him to the top of his sport. Find out how this world-class Strongman and Titan Games competitor uses pop music and a larger-than-life persona […]

Published on July 3, 2019

Sister, neighbor, friend: Thinking about multiple roles boosts kids’ performance

A typical child plays many roles, such as friend, neighbor, son or daughter. Simply reminding children of that fact can lead to better problem-solving and more flexible thinking, finds new research. Better problem-solving was just one positive finding of the study. After considering their own various identities, children also showed more flexible thinking about race […]

Published on July 2, 2019