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An Extra Hour of Sleep Helps Combat Obesity

Getting one extra hour of sleep each night might shave a third of an inch off your waist and help you drop a couple of pounds, a recent study suggests. 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 […]

Published on August 3, 2017

Fat shaming in the doctor’s office can be mentally and physically harmful

Medical discrimination based on people’s size and negative stereotypes of overweight people can take a toll on people’s physical health and well-being, according to a recent review. 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 3, 2017

Dog Owners More Likely to Exercise Regularly

Dog owners who walk their pets outside are more likely to have regular exercise habits, regardless of weather, according to a new study. Regular dog walkers were more active on days with cold, rainy weather – and on days with the worst weather conditions, they had 20… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on August 3, 2017