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Fitness Guru Richard Simmons Mixed Laughs, Sweat

Richard Simmons, television’s hyperactive court jester of physical fitness who built a mini-empire in his trademark tank tops and short shorts by urging the overweight to exercise and eat better, died Saturday. He turned 76 on Friday. Simmons died at his home in Los Angeles,… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on July 15, 2024

Fake Botox Shots Land Women in 9 States in Hospital

Seventeen women in nine states have fallen ill after getting fake Botox shots, with 13 of them landing in the hospital and one requiring a ventilator, a new report warns. In the report, published Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, researchers… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on July 14, 2024

Night Owls Have Cognitive Advantage Over Early Risers

Scientists at Imperial College London found that people who stay up late score better on tests that measure intelligence, reasoning, reaction time and memory. This new finding contrasts previous research that links being a night owl to increased risk for diabetes, heart… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on July 12, 2024