Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Global Experts Propose New Definition of Obesity

A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity, reducing the emphasis on the controversial body mass index and hoping to better identify people who need treatment for the disease caused by excess body fat. Under recommendations released… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on January 15, 2025

Yes, college students gain holiday weight too — but in the form of muscle not fat

A new study from an obesity researcher reveals that college students and older adults gain holiday weight just in different ways. 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 Science for […]

Published on January 14, 2025

Report: US Deaths to Outpace Births by 2033

The Congressional Budget Office projects more deaths than births in the U.S. by 2033, about seven years earlier than previous estimates, The Wall Street Journal reported. 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 […]

Published on January 14, 2025