Month: September 2022

Children in Northern California Learn to Cope with the Trauma Left by Wildfires

When wildfires strike, they leave behind more than just charred land. The long-lasting psychological trauma experienced by many survivors, especially children, can have a profound impact on their mental and physical health. As wildfires become more intense and frequent in Northern California, the risk of toxic stress and trauma among children has increased. Studies have […]

Published on September 13, 2022

Study: Frequent Blood Donation Does Not Harm Health

Frequent blood donors don’t need to worry about iron deficiency harming their health, new research shows. Even though about 35% of donors can become iron deficient after repeated blood donations, researchers have found that this produces no harmful effects on either the… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on September 12, 2022

Pace as important as 10,000 steps for health

10,000 steps a day is the ‘sweet spot’ for lowered risk of disease and death, but how fast you walk could be just as important according to new research. 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 September 12, 2022