Month: March 2022

Ill-Fitting Blood Pressure Cuff Reading Can Be Off by 20 Points

Can the size of a blood pressure cuff throw off your reading? Yes, claims a new study that found an ill-fitting blood pressure cuff could make the difference between being accurately diagnosed with high blood pressure or not. Blood pressure cuffs come in different sizes, and… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on March 2, 2022

Cocoa does not appear to reduce exercise-related digestive distress

Impressive athleticism was on display during the Winter Olympics, but being at the top of one’s game doesn’t necessarily protect against digestive distress resulting from exercise. Surprisingly, some people are adding cocoa to their diets to reduce these symptoms. Now, researchers report that long-term daily consumption of cocoa doesn’t appear to improve exercise-related digestive issues […]

Published on March 2, 2022

White House Announces COVID Preparedness Plan to Manage Future Outbreaks

Top U.S. health officials on Wednesday laid out a national blueprint to manage COVID-19 going forward, vowing to prepare for any new variant outbreaks without shutting down schools and businesses and calling for additional funding from Congress. “This plan lays out the… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on March 2, 2022