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Leverage Existing Content to Enhance Your Offerings

You can’t be everything to everybody if you want to succeed as a health and exercise professional. Leverage established tools where it makes sense so … 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 November 7, 2020

Gene in mice controls food cravings, desire to exercise

National Institutes of Health researchers have discovered a gene in mice that controls the craving for fatty and sugary foods and the desire to exercise. The gene, Prkar2a, is highly expressed in the habenula, a tiny brain region involved in responses to pain, stress, anxiety, sleep and reward. The findings could inform future research to […]

Published on November 5, 2020

Researchers study strength-training gender gap, possible solutions

Strength training is an important part of any exercise routine, but some women may not be getting the recommended hours. New research discovered some of the barriers preventing women from strength training, as well as some solutions to overcoming those obstacles. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on November 5, 2020