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Children’s BMI can affect their future lung function

An abnormal BMI in children — be it high or low — can now be associated with impaired lung function, but if their BMI is normalized before they reach adulthood, the impairment can be offset, researchers report. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute […]

Published on October 28, 2024

Breaks in resistance training do not impair long-term development in strength and muscle size

A study investigated how a 10-week break from resistance training affected maximum strength and muscle size. The study found that a 10-week break halfway through 20 total weeks of strength training had little effect on development. During the break, maximal strength was better preserved than muscle size. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on October 28, 2024

Psychologists develop tool to assess narcissism in job candidates

Researchers developed a tool for job interviews to assess narcissistic grandiosity among potential job candidates. 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 the Success of Society. With a […]

Published on October 27, 2024