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A Woman’s Guide to Weightlifting

This woman’s guide to weightlifting explores physical differences between the sexes and offers tips for optimizing your exercise program. Read on to b… 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 Self-Enhancement […]

Published on December 20, 2024

FDA Updates Meaning of ‘Healthy’ on Food Labels

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants to redefine the meaning of healthy food, issuing a new rule Thursday that changes the way food companies can claim their products are indeed nutritious. What foods will qualify for the new designation? Under the final rule, pretty… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on December 19, 2024

Why We Crave Rich Foods During the Holidays

We can blame our cravings for rich foods during the holidays on science. Research shows that people do gain weight during the months between Thanksgiving and Christmas, which cumulatively increases overall weight gain during our adult years. We eat more decadent food and… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on December 19, 2024