Month: November 2021

Running, Other Exercise Does Not Raise Risk for Arthritic Knees

Dr. Kim Huffman, an avid runner, gets a fair amount of guff from friends about the impact that her favorite exercise has on her body. “People all the time tell me, ‘Oh, you wait until you’re 60. Your knees are going to hate you for it’,” Huffman said. “And I’m like, ‘That’s… Read Full Article […]

Published on November 10, 2021

Expectations Influence Antidepressant’s Effectiveness Against Anxiety: Study

Illustrating the power of the mind to heal itself, new research suggests that the placebo effect could help drive antidepressants’ effects against anxiety disorders. The placebo effect refers to an increase in the success of a treatment when a patient expects a benefit. In… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on November 10, 2021

Estrogen May Protect Women’s Brains From Alzheimer’s

A key to reduced Alzheimer’s disease risk in women could be how much of the hormone estrogen they’re able to stockpile over the years, new research suggests. Certain lifetime choices – such as having more children, taking hormonal birth control or taking hormone therapy… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on November 10, 2021