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Exercise at This Time of Day Best for Blood Sugar

A new study by researchers at the University of Granada in Spain reveals that working out in the evening helps improve blood sugar levels in adults, especially those who are sedentary and overweight. The study, published in the journal Obesity, says that timing is everything… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on June 12, 2024

Painful truth about knee osteoarthritis: Why inactivity may be more complex than we think

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common cause of pain and joint stiffness. And while physical activity is known to ease symptoms, only one in 10 people regularly exercise. 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 […]

Published on June 11, 2024

How a Short Trip to Space Affects the Human Body

Space tourists experience some of the same body changes as astronauts who spend months in orbit, according to new studies published Tuesday. Those shifts mostly returned to normal once the amateurs returned to Earth, researchers reported. Research on four space tourists is… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on June 11, 2024