Month: January 2024

Active Aging Begins in Childhood

Many people believe that declining physical fitness begins only later in life, but establishing good habits and building fitness during childhood can … 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 January 19, 2024

Knowing what dogs like to watch could help veterinarians assess their vision

A veterinary ophthalmologist wanted to determine factors, including age and vision, that influence a dog’s interest in interacting with video content. Ultimately, the goal of the study, which launched two years ago, was to support development of more sensitive ways to assess canine vision — something that has been sorely lacking in veterinary medicine. The […]

Published on January 18, 2024

Pig Experiment Promising for Liver Failure Patients

Surgeons externally attached a pig liver to a brain-dead human body and watched it successfully filter blood, a step toward eventually trying the technique in patients with liver failure.The University of Pennsylvania announced the novel experiment Thursday, a different… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of […]

Published on January 18, 2024