Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Obese Kids Face Higher Odds for Eczema, Psoriasis

Obese kids are more likely to develop immune-based skin problems like eczema or psoriasis, a new study says. Analysis of more than 2.1 million Korean children between 2009 and 2020 revealed that children who became overweight had a higher risk of developing eczema. At the… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on August 21, 2024

Study: COVID Vaccine Won’t Trigger MS Relapse

Multiple sclerosis makes people vulnerable to more severe cases of COVID-19, but a new study finds that getting the COVID vaccine won’t trigger a relapse of MS symptoms. “People with MS have an increased risk of severe COVID infection due to their level of motor disability… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on August 21, 2024

Forgetting unwanted memories in sleep

Memories are sometimes best forgotten, but how do our brains weaken unwanted details of the past? We propose a theoretical framework in which memory reactivation during sleep supports adaptive forgetting. This mnemonic rebalancing underpins the affective benefits of sleep by ensuring that our memories remain aligned with our emotional goals. Read Full Article (External Site) […]

Published on August 21, 2024