Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Green Tea, More Botanicals Linked to Liver Injury

Botanicals like turmeric, green tea and black cohosh may seem benign, but their overuse is being increasingly linked to liver injury. New research suggests that 7% of U.S. adults are using at least one of the six leading botanicals, the equivalent of 15.6 million people. Many… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on August 5, 2024

Schools Taking Meditation Breaks for Mental Health

The third-grade students at Roberta T. Smith Elementary School had only a few days until summer vacation, and an hour until lunch, but there was no struggle to focus as they filed into the classroom. They were ready for one of their favorite parts of the day. The children… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on August 5, 2024

Mental Exertion Can Make Your ‘Brain Hurt’

Folks who rub their forehead and complain that a complex problem is making their brain hurt aren’t overstating things, a new review suggests. Mental exertion appears to be associated with unpleasant feelings in many situations, researchers reported Aug. 5 in the journal… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on August 5, 2024