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Podcast Episode 63: Alyssa Ritchey – From the Farm to Weightlifting on the World Stage

Alyssa Ritchey started out as a hyperactive farm girl, then traveled through the gamut of sports including gymnastics, track and field, skateboarding, bikini, and CrossFit. Now she’s a record-setting weightlifter with the Olympic team in her sights. She shares her story and her blow-by-blow account of her most triumphant lifts! Read Full Article (External Site) […]

Published on May 7, 2019

Exercise may improve memory in heart failure patients

Two-thirds of patients with heart failure have cognitive problems, 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 Success of Society. With a keen interest […]

Published on May 7, 2019

Mental well-being predicts leisure time physical activity in midlife

Men and women with high mental well-being at the age of 42 were more physically active at the age of 50 compared to those who got lower scores in mental well-being at age 42. Different exercise activities are related to the different dimensions of well-being in midlife. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on May 3, 2019