Fitness

Active lifestyle focused exercise, diet, and physiology information from the forefront of fitness science. Updated daily.

More dense, populated neighborhoods inspire people to walk more

Adding strong evidence in support of ‘walkable’ neighborhoods, a large national study found that the built environment can indeed increase how much people walk. The study showed a strong connection between place and activity by studying about 11,000 twins, which helps control for family influences and genetic factors. The researchers found that each 1% increase […]

Published on December 12, 2024

David Letterman Shoots Down Retirement Talk: It’s a Myth

David Letterman has made it clear he does not plan on retiring, calling the notion you ever stop working a “myth.” 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 December 12, 2024

Half of Calories Eaten at Home are Ultra-Processed

Unhealthy ultra-processed foods have wormed their way into American kitchens, likely harming people’s health for decades, a new study warns. More than half of the calories adults eat at home now come from ultra-processed foods, which contain high levels of sugar, salt, fat… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on December 12, 2024