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Ask the Ageless Lifter: Can I Skip Deadlifts?

Does the prospect of picking up a barbell off the ground at your age (no matter what that age is) feel daunting? Luckily for you, there are plenty of other strength-building options at your disposal! Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the […]

Published on December 19, 2019

Changes in the immune system explain why belly fat is bad for thinking

Researchers have found for the first time that less muscle and more body fat may affect how flexible our thinking gets as we become older, and changes in parts of the immune system could be responsible. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for […]

Published on December 19, 2019

Large study links sustained weight loss to reduced breast cancer risk

A large new study finds that women who lost weight after age 50 and kept it off had a lower risk of breast cancer than women whose weight remained stable, helping answer a vexing question in cancer prevention. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the […]

Published on December 17, 2019