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Study: Big Shift in Users of GLP-1 Meds Like Ozempic

The boom in using GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic to treat obesity has resulted in a bust regarding the drugs’ original purpose, which was to treat Type 2 diabetes, a new study finds. New prescriptions for these drugs have doubled among people who have obesity but not diabetes,… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on July 23, 2024

Breakthrough in skeletal muscle regeneration

In a finding that opens the door to the development of targeted therapies for various muscle disorders, newly published research identifies key mechanisms of skeletal muscle regeneration and growth of muscles following resistance exercise. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future […]

Published on July 22, 2024

Just 10 Minutes in Nature Boosts Mental Health

Spending time in nature can provide a boost for people with mental illness, a new review finds. Even as little as 10 minutes spent in a city park can improve a person’s symptoms, researchers found. The positive effects of nature approved particularly helpful for people with… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on July 22, 2024