Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Exercise improves brain function, possibly reducing dementia risk

Scientists have shown that specialized cells involved in how the body responds to insulin are activated in the brain after exercise, suggesting that physical activity may directly improve brain function. 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 […]

Published on January 23, 2025

HHS Directives Halt Agencies’ Meetings, Travel, Publications

Health agencies including the CDC this week canceled meetings with external groups, paused some public health publications, and told employees to freeze travel after directives from the HHS, two sources familiar with the situation said. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the […]

Published on January 23, 2025

Boosting this molecule could help retain muscle while losing fat

With the recent surge in popularity of weight loss drugs like Ozempic, altogether called GLP-1s, there has been renewed scientific interest in understanding how our bodies regulate muscle growth. Scientists have linked the protein BCL6 to the maintenance of muscle mass and further suggested that BCL6-boosting therapeutics could help GLP-1 users retain muscle while losing […]

Published on January 23, 2025