Month: November 2023

Too Much Salt Could Raise Your Risk for Diabetes

Put down the saltshaker – especially if you’re at risk of Type 2 diabetes. While the condition brings to mind the need to avoid sugar, a new study links it to frequent salt consumption. “We already know that limiting salt can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases and… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on November 3, 2023

Pickleball Benefits the Body and Mind

With over 50 million Americans hitting the courts last year, according to the Association of Pickleball Professionals, pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. And a new report from the Apple Heart and Movement Study (AHMS) found that pickleball, like tennis,… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on November 3, 2023

Medicare Expands the Roster of Available Mental Health Professionals

Lynn Cooper was going through an awful time. After losing her job in 2019, she became deeply depressed. Then the covid-19 pandemic hit, and her anxiety went through the roof. Then her cherished therapist — a marriage and family counselor — told Cooper she couldn’t see her once Cooper turned 65 and joined Medicare. “I […]

Published on November 3, 2023