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Moderate muscle strength may lower risk for type 2 diabetes

Of the 30 million Americans with diabetes, 90 to 95 percent have type 2, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. New research shows building muscle strength may lower risk for the disease by 32 percent. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the […]

Published on March 11, 2019

Banana Almond Cream Shake

Meet your macros with this creamy and crunchy mix of banana, almonds, and protein powder. 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 […]

Published on March 9, 2019

Yo-yo dieting may increase women’s heart disease risk

Women who have lost at least 10 pounds, only to regain the weight within a year, are more likely to have a poor score on the American Heart Association’s — Life’s Simple 7, a measure of how well people control important heart disease risk factors. The more episodes of yo-yo dieting women report, the worse […]

Published on March 7, 2019