Month: February 2023

New Study Finds Vaping Not Healthier Than Smoking

A new study builds upon earlier evidence that vaping isn’t any healthier than smoking. In analyzing epithelial cells taken from the mouths of vapers, smokers and people who had never vaped or smoked, researchers found that vapers and smokers had more than twice the amount of… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on February 16, 2023

Transcranial cortico-cortical paired associative stimulation (ccPAS) over ventral premotor-motor pathways enhances action performance and corticomotor excitability in young adults more than in elderly adults

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) methods such as cortico-cortical paired associative stimulation (ccPAS) can increase the strength of functional connectivity between ventral premotor cortex (PMv) and primary motor cortex (M1) via spike timing-dependent plasticity (STDP), leading to enhanced motor functions in young adults. However, whether this STDP-inducing protocol is effective in the aging brain remains unclear. […]

Published on February 16, 2023

The Kids Are Not OK

A recent survey by the CDC reveals that there is an alarming increase in violence, sadness, and suicide risk among teenage girls. The statistics show that nearly 3 in 5 teen girls in the U.S. are experiencing persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness. This unsettling trend is akin to a once vibrant garden losing its […]

Published on February 16, 2023