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Bodybuilding.com Fit Employee Spotlight: Karly Jones

Congratulations to Karly Jones for being selected as Bodybuilding.com’s Fit Employee of the Month. Find out how working at Bodybuilding.com helps Jones sustain a lifelong habit of healthy living, and stay humble while standing a head above the rest (literally). Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder […]

Published on May 17, 2018

Wearable technology and AI to predict the onset of health problems

Researchers found that applying artificial intelligence to the right combination of data retrieved from wearable technology may detect whether your health is failing. The study found that the data from wearable sensors and artificial intelligence that assesses changes in aerobic responses could one day predict whether a person is experiencing the onset of a respiratory […]

Published on May 16, 2018

Exercise beats genetics in determining amount of body fat

With obesity now a global epidemic, there is increased focus on risk factors that contribute to weight gain, especially in postmenopausal women. Although many women may blame genetics for their expanding waistlines, a new study shows that as women age they are more likely to overcome genetic predisposition to obesity through exercise. Read Full Article […]

Published on May 16, 2018