Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Scientists unveil starfish-inspired wearable tech for heart monitoring

When we move, it’s harder for existing wearable devices to accurately track our heart activity. But researchers found that a starfish’s five-arm shape helps solve this problem. Inspired by how a starfish flips itself over — shrinking one of its arms and using the others in a coordinated motion to right itself — scientists have […]

Published on April 2, 2025

Shingles Vaccine Reduces Risk for Dementia

A vaccine to fight dementia? It turns out there may already be one – shots that prevent painful shingles also appear to protect aging brains.A new study found shingles vaccination cut older adults’ risk of developing dementia over the next seven years by 20%.The research,… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on April 2, 2025

Being physically active, even just a couple of days a week, may be key to better health

A ‘weekend warrior’ approach to physical activity — getting 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity over one to two days instead of throughout the week — improved health and lowered the risk of death, finds a new stud. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the […]

Published on April 2, 2025