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Fighting Fires Raises Risk of Irregular Heartbeats

Fighting fires comes with many risks. But new research shows there’s a new one to consider: increased exposure to fires appears to raise the likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation, or AFib, an irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on November 10, 2020

Study: Masks Don’t Hamper Workouts

If you want to work out while wearing a cloth face mask, a new study says you can do it safely. Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan in Canada found that wearing a triple-layer cloth face mask during a… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of […]

Published on November 10, 2020

Study: Vaping Lures Teens to Smoking

Instead of being a safe alternative to smoking, vaping may serve as an enticing gateway to the cigarette habit for some teens, new research shows. It’s known that teens who use electronic cigarettes are more likely than… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute […]

Published on November 10, 2020