Month: June 2021

Keep your friends close, cortisol levels low for life

An interdisciplinary team has determined that older adult women converse more effectively with strangers than their younger counterparts; additionally, communicating with female friends decreases stress hormone levels for women across the lifespan. 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 […]

Published on June 30, 2021

5-minute breathing workout lowers blood pressure as much as exercise, drugs

A new study shows that a breathing exercise known as Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training can reduce blood pressure in weeks, with benefits on par with daily exercise or medication. 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 […]

Published on June 30, 2021

Experts Debate the Dangers of the Delta Variant

The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Rochelle Walensky, said Wednesday that people who are fully vaccinated do not have to wear masks for protection against the current COVID-19 variants. At the same time, the World Health Organization (WHO)… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on June 30, 2021