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Exercising Cuts Metabolic Syndrome Risk in Sedentary Workers

Regular exercise outside of work can reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome in people whose jobs have them sitting most of the time, according to a 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 August 4, 2017

4 in 5 Medical Bills Contain Errors: Here’s What You Can Do

As many as four out of five medical bills contain mistakes — costing the nation $68 billion annually in unnecessary healthcare spending by doctors and patients alike, according to a new analysis. Here’s how to find and fix medical billing errors. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on August 4, 2017

Engineered Skin Cells Control Diabetes in Mice

Scientists have created genetically altered skin cells that may control type 2 diabetes in lab mice. And they believe the general concept could someday be used to treat various diseases. Using a combination of stem cells and “gene editing,” the researchers created patches of… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on August 4, 2017