Living Well

Healthy and wholesome lifestyle news updates and serious discussions about topics central to living well. Updated daily.

Research shows air pollution could play role in development of cardiometabolic diseases

Air pollution is the world’s leading environmental risk factor, and causes more than nine million deaths per year. New research shows air pollution may play a role in the development of cardiometabolic diseases, such as diabetes. Importantly, the effects were reversible with cessation of exposure. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on August 20, 2020

A healthy lifestyle for cardiovascular health also promotes good eye health

Investigators found that ideal cardiovascular health, which is indicative of a healthy lifestyle, was associated with lower odds for ocular diseases especially diabetic retinopathy. These findings suggest that interventions to prevent cardiovascular diseases may also hold promise in preventing ocular diseases. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on August 20, 2020

Generic public health messages work best at shifting dietary behaviors

A new health economics study warns that health information which offers specific advice tailored to individuals can inadvertently often backfire. 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 […]

Published on August 20, 2020