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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

What to Know About the Bird Flu Outbreak in the US

A poultry facility in Michigan and egg producer in Texas both reported outbreaks of avian flu this week. The latest developments on the virus also include infected dairy cows and the first known instance of a human catching bird flu from a mammal. Although health officials… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on April 4, 2024