Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Increasing Daytime Sleepiness May Signal Dementia

Drowsy during the daytime? For seniors, such sleepiness could indicate that they’re at increased risk for dementia, a new study suggests. Women in their 80s had double risk of dementia if they experienced increasing daytime sleepiness over a five-year period, researchers… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on March 21, 2025

Why Night Owls Are Prone to Depression

Night owls – people who stay up late – have been shown to have an increased risk of depression. And now a new study says why that might be. Dusk dwellers tend to be less mindful – that is, less engaged in the present moment, researchers found. That, along with poor sleep… Read Full Article […]

Published on March 21, 2025

FDA: Online Database Will Track Food Contaminants

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration launched an online searchable database listing contaminant levels in human foods, reflecting Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s ongoing efforts to reduce chemicals in food since taking office. The FDA said if a food product has… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on March 21, 2025