Month: September 2024

Play it forward: Lasting effects of pretend play in early childhood

As the school year revs up, a renowned child developmental psychologist highlights the robust benefits of pretend play on cognitive, social, and emotional development in children and cautions how ‘learning through play’ has changed with the demands of contemporary society. Given natural selection’s shaping of childhood for the acquisition and refinement of species-adapted social-cognitive skills […]

Published on September 21, 2024

How to Lower Levels of This Damaging Stress Hormone

Cortisol is an important hormone produced by the adrenal glands that regulates metabolism, reduces inflammation, helps keep memory intact, and manages stress. But when we have too much of this hormone in our bodies, our systems can go haywire and serious illness can result…. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on September 20, 2024

Dr. Crandall: Blood Test Predicts 30-Year Heart Risk

What if you could see 30 years into your heart health future with a simple blood test? According to Chauncey Crandall, MD, a world-renowned cardiologist and director of preventive medicine at the Palm Beach Cardiovascular Clinic in Florida, a new study finds that this is… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on September 20, 2024