Month: May 2021

A Vitamin Could Be Key to Women’s Pain After Knee Replacement

Older women with low levels of vitamin D may have more pain after total knee replacement than those with adequate levels of the nutrient, a new study suggests.Vitamin D is an important part of a healthy diet, and its benefits include protecting against bone disease and… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on May 6, 2021

New study deconstructs Dunbar’s number (number of friends)

An individual human can maintain stable social relationships with about 150 people, not more. This is the proposition known as ‘Dunbar’s number’ – that the architecture of the human brain sets an upper limit on our social lives. A new study indicates that a cognitive limit on human group sizes cannot be derived in this […]

Published on May 6, 2021

Heart Disease Often Comes in Pairs, Spouse Study Shows

Couples share a lot together, but heart disease wouldn’t be on any couples’ list. However, new research out of China shows that if your spouse has heart disease you’re likely at high risk for it, too. 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 6, 2021