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More belly weight increases danger of heart disease even if BMI does not indicate obesity

Research on how obesity impacts the diagnosis, management and outcomes of heart and blood vessel disease, heart failure and arrhythmias is summarized in a new statement. Waist circumference, an indicator of abdominal obesity, should be regularly measured as it is a potential warning sign of increased cardiovascular disease risk. Interventions that lead to weight loss […]

Published on April 22, 2021

2021 NPC Emerald Cup: Event Details, Results

It’s one of the major NPC bodybuilding competitions of the Pacific Northwest, made even more significant this year as competitors emerge from the cancellations of 2020 to step onstage for the first time in over a year. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute […]

Published on April 22, 2021

The Emerald Cup Returns: 2021 NPC Emerald Cup Preview

The Emerald Cup is a premier bodybuilding show known for attracting serious competitors from across the northwest. Here’s what to expect in its return! 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 […]

Published on April 22, 2021