Like a virus spreading through a population, chatter and images about guns and violence seep into the social media feeds of more and more teenagers. In this digital ecosystem, viral messages fueled by ‘likes’ can infect vulnerable minds, leading to outbreaks of real-world conflict and loss. It’s as if these messages are toxic seeds, planting […]
Published on August 25, 2023
With 2023 predicted to be the hottest year on record, a new study is pointing to another potential consequence of heat waves: faster declines in older adults’ memory and thinking skills. The study, of nearly 9,500 older U.S. adults, found that those with greater exposure to… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]
Published on August 24, 2023
Anyone who has quickly slurped up a milkshake or chomped on a snow cone knows the sharp, brief pain of “brain freeze. “Its cause is a mystery, but it’s not harmful, according to experts at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. “It is very common and… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]
Published on August 24, 2023