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Exercise advice for spinal cord injury

An expert says a major barrier to physical activity for people with a spinal cord injury is a lack of knowledge or resources about the amount and type of activity needed to achieve health and fitness benefits. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute […]

Published on March 2, 2020

PB Crunch Popcorn Recipe for a Healthy Snack

How do you make a healthy snack like popcorn even better? By adding peanut butter and protein, of course! This quick, easy recipe adds an extra pop of flavor to your favorite popped treat. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future […]

Published on March 2, 2020

When should you eat to manage your weight? Breakfast, not late-night snacks

The balance between weight gain and weight gain loss is predominantly determined by what you eat, how much you eat, and by how much exercise you get. But another important factor is often neglected… it’s not just how many calories you eat, but WHEN you eat them that will determine how well you burn those […]

Published on February 28, 2020