Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Organized youth sports are increasingly for the privileged

A sweeping study of U.S. youth sports participation over the past 60 years found that there has been a significant increase over time in kids playing organized sports — but particularly among more privileged, educated families. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for […]

Published on August 22, 2024

Some Wild Plants Are Edible, Others Toxic Lookalikes

Alicia Silverstone worried fans this week when she posted a TikTok clip of herself nibbling a poisonous berry she found along a sidewalk on a trip to England. The “Clueless” actor said she thought the fruit might have been a tomato, but realized it wasn’t after a couple… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on August 22, 2024

It only takes 15 minutes to change your health

Corporate Cup, lunchtime yoga, or even ‘walk and talks’, organizations come up with all sorts of wellness initiatives to encourage people to be more active in the workplace. But before you duck and hide, new research shows that all it takes is 15 minutes and a touch of gamification to put you on the path […]

Published on August 22, 2024