Month: March 2024

Binge Drinking Harms the Heart, Especially for Women

Imbibing more than a drink per day significantly raises heart risks for all, but binge drinking is especially harmful, particularly for women, new research shows. “When it comes to binge drinking, both men and women with excess alcohol consumption had a higher risk of heart… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on March 28, 2024

Just 30 Minutes Less Time Sitting Cuts Blood Pressure

Seniors wound up with lower blood pressure after they were coached to get up and move more often, a new study says. Health coaching successfully reduced sitting time for a group of older adults by just over 30 minutes a day, according to a report published March 27 in the… Read Full Article (External Site) […]

Published on March 28, 2024

Birth Control, Menopause Meds Linked to Brain Tumors

The contraceptive injection Depo-Provera and two drugs used for menopause relief could be linked to a heightened risk for brain tumors in some women, a new study warns. Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate) increased the risk of intracranial meningioma 5.6-fold if used… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder […]

Published on March 28, 2024