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Five minutes of extra exercise a day could lower blood pressure

New research suggests that adding a small amount of physical activity — such as uphill walking or stair-climbing — into your day may help to lower blood pressure. 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 Potential, where he leads […]

Published on November 6, 2024

Nasal Swab Might Predict How Severe COVID Will Be

A simple nasal swab might help doctors predict the severity of a person’s COVID infection, a new study suggests. More than 70% of people with mild or moderate COVID develop certain antibodies in their nasal cavities that are linked to fewer symptoms, better immune response… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on November 6, 2024

A Third of Americans Still Mistrust COVID Vaccines

More than a third of Americans continue to express mistrust in the science behind COVID vaccines, a new study finds. This level of mistrust has remained relatively consistent, expressed by 36% of people in 2021, 33% in 2022 and 36% in 2023. People who lost a family member or… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on November 6, 2024