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Squat Breakdown for Different Body Types: Practical Anatomy Considerations

One of the most effective, researched and frequently used exercises in the world of fitness is the squat (Rusin and Debell, 2019; Schoenfeld, 2010). A… 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 […]

Published on August 15, 2019

Physical and mental exercise lower chances for developing delirium after surgery

A team of researchers has designed a study to see whether older adults who are physically active before having surgery had less delirium after surgery. The research team had previously found that people who enjoy activities such as reading, doing puzzles, or playing games experienced lower rates of delirium. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on August 14, 2019

Exercise associated with benefit to patients with advanced colorectal cancer

Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer who engaged in moderate exercise while undergoing chemotherapy tended to have delayed progression of their disease and fewer severe side effects from treatment, according to a new study. 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 […]

Published on August 14, 2019