Month: October 2024

New study finds partner’s happiness linked to lower stress hormone levels in older couples

Having happy intimate partners might not only lift our moods, but it also helps us manage stress, especially as we age, according to new research. When comparing individuals’ self-reported emotional states and relationship satisfaction with their levels of cortisol, researchers observed that older couples have lower levels of the stress hormone when their partners feel […]

Published on October 22, 2024

Walmart to Deliver Meds in as Soon as 30 Minutes

U.S. retailer Walmart on Tuesday said it will start delivering prescription medicines and medication refills along with groceries and other items as a single order within 30 minutes, upping the ante in its delivery competition against Amazon Inc. Walmart’s move comes a… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on October 22, 2024

Why Climbing Stairs Leaves Us Breathless

Huffing and puffing after climbing a few flights of stairs isn’t cause for concern. Dr. Catherine Myers, a pulmonologist with the Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute in Chicago, says that “it’s pretty normal to get temporarily short of breath.” “You need to… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on October 22, 2024