Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Listen: NPR and KFF Health News Explore How Racism and Violence Hurt Health

KFF Health News Midwest correspondent Cara Anthony and Emily Kwong, host of NPR’s podcast “Shortwave,” talk about Black families living in the aftermath of lynchings and police killings in their communities. Anthony shares her southeastern Missouri-based reporting from “Silence in Sikeston,” a documentary film, podcast, and print reporting project. She discusses the latest research on […]

Published on January 6, 2025

Study finds physical activity reduces chronic disease risk

A study underscores the value of physical activity. Researchers found patients who responded in a survey that they are physically active have a statistically significant lower risk of having 19 chronic conditions. 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 Human […]

Published on January 4, 2025

Doing This Monthly Halves Your Depression Risk

A recent study reveals that getting out and experiencing culture can slash your risk of depression dramatically. Researchers from Cambridge University found that seeing a show, going to a movie, visiting a museum or engaging in another cultural activity cuts the risk of… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on January 3, 2025