Month: January 2024

Low-carbohydrate diets emphasizing healthy, plant-based sources associated with slower long-term weight gain

Low-carbohydrate diets comprised mostly of plant-based proteins and fats with healthy carbohydrates such as whole grains were associated with slower long-term weight gain than low-carbohydrate diets comprised mostly of animal proteins and fats with unhealthy carbohydrates like refined starches, according to a new study. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on January 3, 2024

Resolve to Get a Free Memory Screening in 2024

There are so many New Year’s resolutions from which to choose, but an important one could be to schedule a memory screening, experts say. Memory screenings consist of a series of questions that gauge memory and brain function, according to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on January 3, 2024

Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Slow a Deadly Lung Disease

A diet laden with omega-3 fatty acids found in nuts and oily fish might help slow the progression of pulmonary fibrosis, researchers report. Pulmonary fibrosis is a relentless, potentially fatal disease where lung tissue scars and hardens over time. Often tied to smoking,… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on January 3, 2024