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Study links perimenopause to accelerated fat mass gains, lean mass losses

A new study confirms what women approaching menopause have long suspected: menopause does make fat go up. The study finds that women undergoing perimenopause lost lean body mass and more than doubled their fat mass. The research demonstrates that body mass index (BMI) is a very important clinical tool for predicting health events, such as […]

Published on March 21, 2019

Do Kids Belong in the Weight Room?

When it comes to kids and strength training, parents often want to know at what age their children should start lifting weights. Urban legends of stu… 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 March 21, 2019

Generic advice doesn’t help patients drop pounds

When it comes to losing weight, doctors’ messages to their patients can make a powerful difference, 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 for the […]

Published on March 20, 2019