Month: May 2021

Two-Fifths of Americans With COPD Live Far From Lung Rehab

Pulmonary rehab can improve the quality of life for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but as many as 40% of U.S. seniors with COPD lack access to these programs, largely because there are none nearby… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute […]

Published on May 19, 2021

How Dogs Can Help Sniff Out COVID-19

COVID-19 testing may be going to the dogs. As the prevalence of antigen testing for COVID-19 declines, scientists and dog trainers around the world are harnessing their powerful sense of smell to sniff out COVID-19 infections… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for […]

Published on May 19, 2021

Less Than 6 Hours of Sleep Tied to Higher Cardiovascular Risk

People who regularly sleep six to seven hours a night have lower cardiovascular risk compared with those who sleep less, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the […]

Published on May 19, 2021