Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Bout of Shingles May Raise Odds for Cognitive Decline

Older Americans already dread shingles, and they may now have one more reason to do so: A painful episode could raise their odds for cognitive decline. A new study found a 20% higher risk that an older person would experience “subjective cognitive decline” if they’d gone… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on August 14, 2024

Kids Who Survived Super Bowl Shooting Are Scared, Suffering Panic Attacks and Sleep Problems

KFF Health News and KCUR are following the stories of people injured during the Feb. 14 mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl celebration. Listen to how children wounded that day are dealing with their injuries or emotional scars. Six months after Gabriella Magers-Darger’s legs were burned by sparks from a ricocheted bullet […]

Published on August 14, 2024

Swipe up! Health apps deliver real results en masse

They’re the little digital tools you can download in a few seconds, but despite their literal size, health and fitness apps pack a real punch when it comes to getting results, say researchers. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of […]

Published on August 13, 2024