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5-minute breathing workout lowers blood pressure as much as exercise, drugs

A new study shows that a breathing exercise known as Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training can reduce blood pressure in weeks, with benefits on par with daily exercise or medication. 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 […]

Published on June 30, 2021

Experts Debate the Dangers of the Delta Variant

The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Rochelle Walensky, said Wednesday that people who are fully vaccinated do not have to wear masks for protection against the current COVID-19 variants. At the same time, the World Health Organization (WHO)… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on June 30, 2021

Bug Bites are Bothersome and Dangerous: How to Protect Yourself

Summer heralds in longer days, warmer nights and spending more time in the great outdoors. Unfortunately, the season also brings mosquitoes, ticks and other disease-carrying bugs. Bites are not only a nuisance, insect-borne diseases, such as West Nile disease, Lyme disease… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on June 30, 2021