Month: April 2020

Larger thighs associated with lower risk of heart disease in obesity

A larger thigh circumference may be associated with lower blood pressure and a reduced risk of heart disease in people with obesity, according to a new study. In overweight and obese Chinese men and women, larger thigh circumferences were associated with lower blood pressure. These findings suggest that carrying more weight on the thighs may […]

Published on April 7, 2020

Staying Active while Maintaining Social Distancing

With most Americans under shelter-in-place orders, now is the time for creativity and adaptability when it comes to exercise recommendations for your … 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, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement […]

Published on April 7, 2020

COVID-19: On average only 6% of actual SARS-CoV-2 infections detected worldwide

The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus disease officially issued by countries dramatically understates the true number of infections, a report suggests. Researchers used estimates of COVID-19 mortality and time until death from a recent study to test the quality of records. This shows that countries have only discovered on average about 6% of infections. […]

Published on April 6, 2020