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The Health Benefits of a Cold Plunge

The latest trend in health and fitness is plunging your body into frigid water – preferably after detoxifying in a hot sauna. Cold-water immersion, or CWI, involves getting into water that is between 55 and 45 degrees Fahrenheit, says Verywell Fit. As unpleasant as that may… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on May 28, 2024

Experimental MRNA Bird Flu Vaccine Effective

An experimental mRNA vaccine against the H5N1 avian flu is highly effective in preventing severe illness and death in lab animals, researchers report. The vaccine could help fight the H5N1 bird flu outbreaks now spreading in wild birds, poultry and cows in the United States,… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on May 28, 2024

Are You a ‘Stress Bragger’? It’s Probably Backfiring

“Ugh, I’m so busy these days I can barely think straight. It’s so crazy.” No doubt some friend or co-worker (maybe even you) has moaned about how stressed and overworked they are. Sometimes its fully justified, but in many cases folks see it as “stress bragging,” or “busy… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on May 27, 2024