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Suicides of College Athletes Doubled in 20 Years

Suicides among U.S. college athletes have doubled over the past twenty years, according to data from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Suicide is now the second most common cause of death for college athletes after accidents, results show. “Athletes are… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on April 5, 2024

How Behavioral Science Can Help Your Clients and Participants Stick to Their Goals

Behavioral science can help you support your clients as they bridge the gap between knowledge and action. Use these strategies to build an environment… 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 […]

Published on April 5, 2024

Gene Variants Can Raise Risk for Obesity 6-Fold

Two newly discovered genetic variations can have a powerful effect on a person’s risk for obesity, a new report says. Variants in the gene BSN, also known as Bassoon, can increase risk of obesity as much as sixfold, researchers report April 4 in the journal Nature… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on April 4, 2024