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‘Prediabetes’ Raises Odds for Heart Attack, Stroke

Prediabetes – where blood sugar levels are high, but not high enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes – is not something you should dismiss. It significantly increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other serious heart problems… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder […]

Published on May 5, 2021

Breathing Other People’s Smoke Can Raise Your Odds for Heart Failure

Exposure to secondhand smoke may up your odds for heart failure, a new study warns. Researchers analyzed nationwide survey data from more than 11,000 nonsmokers (average age: 48) who were followed from 1988 to 1994… 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 May 5, 2021

How to Train Through Back Pain and Be Unstoppable

Lower back pain doesn’t have to be a life sentence. These are the best exercises for lower back pain, and the best training techniques to keep from making things worse. 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 May 5, 2021