Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Deep Sleep Deficiency Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk

Certain stages of sleep – deep sleep and dream sleep – appear to contribute to brain health in ways that affect risk of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says.People who get less deep sleep or dream sleep have smaller volumes in critical brain regions, researchers reported… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on March 31, 2025

Readers Shop for Nutritional Information and Weigh Radiation and Cancer Risks

Letters to the Editor is a periodic feature. We welcome all comments and will publish a selection. We edit for length and clarity and require full names. What’s Up With Our Wheat? Great article (“How the FDA Opens the Door to Risky Chemicals in America’s Food Supply,” March 10). Another topic that needs more research is the fact […]

Published on March 31, 2025

Plastics Seeping Into Fields, Food and Bodies

In Uganda’s Mbale district, famous for its production of arabica coffee, a plague of plastic bags locally known as buveera is creeping beyond the city.It’s a problem that has long littered the landscape in Kampala, the capital, where buveera are woven into the fabric of… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on March 30, 2025