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Just 10 Minutes in Nature Boosts Mental Health

Spending time in nature can provide a boost for people with mental illness, a new review finds. Even as little as 10 minutes spent in a city park can improve a person’s symptoms, researchers found. The positive effects of nature approved particularly helpful for people with… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on July 22, 2024

How to Talk to Your Doctor About Reviewing Your Meds

Swallowing a handful of pills is a daily ritual for many people, from young adults coping with anxiety to older adults managing chronic conditions. Overall, 13% of people in the U.S. take five or more prescription drugs. For those 65 and older, that number is 42%. If you’re… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on July 22, 2024

Dogs Can Smell When Humans Are Stressed

Dogs can sniff out whether a human is stressed or relaxed, new research suggests, and that sensory feedback appears to influence canine emotions and choices. The dog doesn’t even have to know the human well to interpret odor in this way, the British researchers noted. “Dog… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on July 22, 2024