Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Gut molecule slows fat burning during fasting

In a struggle that probably sounds familiar to dieters everywhere, the less a Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) worm eats, the more slowly it loses fat. Now, scientists have discovered why: a small molecule produced by the worms’ intestines during fasting travels to the brain to block a fat-burning signal during this time. Read Full Article […]

Published on August 21, 2024

Dramatic Changes Occur at These Two Ages

Scientists at Stanford University School of Medicine have discovered that as we age, there are two critical stages when accelerated changes occur in our bodies. These age-related molecular changes occur at around ages 44 and 60.While it is well known that our bodies undergo… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on August 21, 2024

What Swollen Fingers Could Mean About Your Health

We’ve all experienced the frustration of trying to remove a ring from a swollen finger, not realizing that this could signal a significant health issue. Diet and hot weather can make our fingers swell, but injury, infection and underlying health conditions can be the… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on August 21, 2024