Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Therapy Dogs Ease Stress for Nurses, Doctors, Too

Therapy dogs can help boost the spirits of healthcare workers in the same way they brighten the moods of hospital patients, a new study shows. The furry, four-legged friends reduced emotional exhaustion and job stress among a small group of workers at two surgical and two… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on September 18, 2024

Shrinking the pint can reduce beer sales by almost 10%

Reducing the serving size for beer, lager and cider reduces the volume of those drinks consumed in pubs, bars and restaurants, and could be a useful alcohol control measure, according to a new study. Researchers found that over a short intervention period, venues that removed the pint and offered two third pints instead, sold 10% […]

Published on September 17, 2024

Musk’s Neuralink Vision Implant Gets FDA Nod

Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup Neuralink said on Tuesday its experimental implant aimed at restoring vision received the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s “breakthrough device” designation. The FDA’s breakthrough tag is given to certain medical devices that provide… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute […]

Published on September 17, 2024