Month: March 2021

Kids’ metabolic health can be improved with exercise during pregnancy: here’s why

Many previous studies have linked increased maternal body weight and unhealthy diets to poorer metabolic outcomes in offspring, often many years later. Understanding the mechanisms of how maternal exercise can reverse these effects might lead to interventions that prevent these diseases transmitting across generations. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on March 30, 2021

Cardiorespiratory fitness improves grades at school

Studies indicate a link between children’s cardiorespiratory fitness and their school performance: the more athletic they are, the better their marks in the main subjects. Similarly, cardiorespiratory fitness is known to benefit cognitive abilities. But what is the real influence of such fitness on school results? Researchers tested pupils from eight Geneva schools. Their results […]

Published on March 30, 2021

Fasting can be an effective way to start a diet

Those who need to change their eating habits to normalize their blood pressure should start with a fast. Scientists explain why patients can use it as a tool to improve their health in the long term. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for […]

Published on March 30, 2021