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When is a heat wave just a heat wave, and when is it climate change?

A new study used the 2023 heat wave in Texas and Louisiana as a test case for establishing processes that tease out whether particular weather events are climate change related. 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 […]

Published on October 28, 2024

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