Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Researchers give adult zebra finches back their ability to learn new songs

We all know the adage, ‘You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.’ As we age, our ability to learn new skills, like mastering a foreign language or picking up a musical instrument, seems to fade. The culprit? A decline in brain plasticity – the brain’s capacity to rewire itself and adapt to new challenges. […]

Published on September 3, 2024

About Delta-8 and Other Common Vape Shop Drugs

They’re sold in gas stations, vape shops, online and in other stores around the country in seemingly countless enticing forms: gummies, chocolate bars, chips. Their packaging lists things like delta-8 THC, micro- and macrodoses of “psychedelics” and “nootropics. “These… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of […]

Published on September 3, 2024

Ozempic, Wegovy Won’t Raise Suicide, Depression Risk

The booming popularity of the weight-loss drug semaglutide has prompted increasing concerns about potential side effects from taking Ozempic or Wegovy. But a new study rules out one possible problem – using semaglutide does not increase a person’s risk of depression or… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on September 3, 2024