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Preschoolers with higher cardiorespiratory fitness do better on cognitive tests

Researchers report that 4-6-year-old children who walk further than their peers during a timed test – a method used to estimate cardiorespiratory health – also do better on cognitive tests and other measures of brain function. The study suggests that the link between cardiorespiratory fitness and cognitive health is evident even earlier in life than […]

Published on February 20, 2021

Everything you Need to Know about the Updated Nutrition Facts Label

The nutrition facts label is being updated based on new nutrition research, updated scientific information, and input from the public, all to make it … 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 […]

Published on February 20, 2021

New possibilities to prevent sudden cardiac death

An assistant professor of biomedical sciences has developed a better understanding of the pathological characteristics behind arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, as well as promising avenues for prevention. 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 […]

Published on February 19, 2021