Month: November 2023

Examining the efficacy of a cardio-dance intervention on brain health and the moderating role of ABCA7 in older African Americans: a protocol for a randomized controlled trial

IntroductionAfrican Americans are two to three times more likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) compared to White Americans. Exercise is a lifestyle behavior associated with neuroprotection and decreased AD risk, although most African Americans, especially older adults, perform less than the recommended 150 min/week of moderate-to-vigorous intensity exercise. This article describes the protocol for […]

Published on November 21, 2023

Teens With Concussions at Higher Risk for Suicide

A year after suffering a concussion, teens, especially boys, are more likely than their peers to think about, plan and even attempt suicide, new research finds. With more concussions, the risk grows. Teen boys who reported two or more concussions in the past year were two… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on November 21, 2023

Scientists Pinpoint Why Red Wine Causes Headaches

Countless corks will pop and wine will flow freely during the upcoming holiday season, but some people will pay a price for even the slightest bit of revelry. For those unlucky folks, drinking red wine even in small amounts causes a headache, typically within 30 minutes to… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on November 21, 2023