Month: July 2021

Exercise may boost kids’ vocabulary growth

Swimming a few laps likely won’t turn your child into the next Katie Ledecky or Michael Phelps, but it just might help them become the next J.K. Rowling or Stephen King. A recent study suggests aerobic exercise, such as swimming, can boost kids’ vocabulary growth. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on July 28, 2021

Study: Corneal Changes May Signal Long COVID

The loss of nerve fibers and a rise in immune cells on the cornea, or surface of the eye, may be an identifying signal for long COVID-19. A new study suggests that scanning the cornea could help identify COVID-19 long haulers – those who suffer symptoms for months after… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on July 28, 2021

Severe COVID for People Under 45: Who’s Most at Risk?

Young people aren’t immune from severe COVID-19, and a new study warns that some are more at risk than others. Folks under 45 have more than triple the risk for severe COVID-19 if they have cancer or heart disease, or blood, neurologic or endocrine disorders, according to… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on July 28, 2021