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With abdominal etching, plastic surgeons help patients get ‘six-pack abs’

Even with a good diet and workout routine, some men and women have trouble getting the toned abdominal appearance they want. For these patients, a technique called abdominal etching can help in creating the classic ‘six-pack abs’ physique in men or three-vertical-line abdomen in women, reports a new study. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on April 22, 2019

A deep learning tool for personalized workout recommendations from fitness tracking data

Computer scientists have developed FitRec, a recommendation tool powered by deep learning, that is able to better estimate runners’ heart rates during a workout and predict and recommend routes. 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 […]

Published on April 22, 2019

Half of all American workplaces offer health and wellness programs

Workplace health promotion programs are increasing in the US, according to researchers. Nearly half of all workplaces in the nation offer some level of health promotion or wellness programs and 17% of workplaces with 50 or more employees offer comprehensive workplace health promotion programs. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on April 22, 2019