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Hop Backwards to Assess Effectiveness of ACL Surgery

Hopping backward is a good test to see if someone’s ACL surgery has gone well, a new study says. That backward hop is an effective way of measuring the strength of a patient’s knee function, as well as the strength of their quadriceps, researchers reported recently in the… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on September 19, 2024

Sport-related stress may affect whether college athletes eat enough calories

Sport-related stress may contribute to some NCAA Division One swimmers and runners failing to consume enough calories to fuel their bodies. 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 Science for […]

Published on September 19, 2024

Common Skin Condition Linked to 16 Types of Cancer

A new study reveals that psoriasis, a skin condition that affects an estimated 8 million Americans, could have serious health implications. The research, published in the journal Nature, determined that having psoriasis increases risk of developing 16 different types of… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder […]

Published on September 18, 2024