Month: August 2020

Many medical ‘rainy day’ accounts aren’t getting opened or filled

One-third of the people who could benefit from a special type of savings account to cushion the blow of their health plan deductible aren’t doing so, a new study finds. And even among people who do open a health savings account, half haven’t put any money into it in the past year. This means they […]

Published on August 15, 2020

Social connection is the strongest protective factor for depression

Researchers have identified a set of modifiable factors from a field of over 100 that could represent valuable targets for preventing depression in adults. The team named social connection as the strongest protective factor for depression, and suggested that reducing sedentary activities such as TV watching and daytime napping could also help lower the risk […]

Published on August 14, 2020

Weight between young adulthood and midlife linked to early mortality

A new study finds that changes in weight between young adulthood and midlife may have important consequences for a person’s risk of early death. 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 […]

Published on August 14, 2020