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How to Build Self-Discipline for Fitness and Life

Being able to take control of your fitness, nutrition, and overall health doesn’t happen by magic. If you’re looking to build the type of self-discipline that will help you earn better workouts and better results, it all starts with these three simple steps. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on August 27, 2020

Depressed or anxious teens risk heart attacks in middle age

Depression or anxiety in adolescence is linked with a 20% greater likelihood of having a heart attack mid-life, according to new research. 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 Self-Enhancement Science […]

Published on August 26, 2020

Who could benefit from exercise and behavioral treatment?

Aerobic exercise clearly benefits young adults with major depression, and a study suggests it may be possible to predict those who would benefit from behavioral therapy with exercise. Unique to this precision medicine study is an assessment of cognitive control and reward-related brain activity, two facets of brain function that are impaired in people with […]

Published on August 26, 2020