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Lower obesity rates linked with public transportation use, study shows

Public transportation systems provide numerous economic benefits for a community. An added public health bonus provided by such systems may be lower obesity rates. A new study compared and analyzed county data from 2001 and 2009. They found that a single percentage-point increase in mass transit ridership is associated with a 0.473 percentage-point lower obesity […]

Published on January 29, 2019

Carrot Cake Smoothie

Bored with the same old vanilla and chocolate protein shakes? Try something new in your breakfast smoothie with this dessert-inspired, healthy alternative! 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 […]

Published on January 29, 2019

Waist-stature ratio can indicate the risk of cardiovascular disease even in healthy men

Physically active men who are not overweight but who have a relatively high waist-stature ratio are more likely to develop heart disorders, 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 Human Potential, where he leads the […]

Published on January 28, 2019