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Older Americans Not Prepared for Long-Term Care

Seven tough weeks passed with her husband in the hospital before Nancy Gag Braun found long-term care for him. From 2019 up until that point in 2022, Braun had cared for Steven at their Mankato home. A traumatic brain injury in February 2019, followed by his progressive… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on May 23, 2024

WHO: Tobacco Aims to Hook New Generation on Vapes

Tobacco companies still actively target young people via social media, sports and music festivals and new, flavored products, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday, accusing companies of trying to hook a new generation on nicotine. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for […]

Published on May 23, 2024

Pee in the Pool Can Harm Your Heart and Lungs

A recent Facebook post warned that peeing in swimming pools is not only gross, but also causes dangerous chemicals to form that can hurt both the heart and lungs. “Urinating in a pool is dangerous for you heart? Urine and chlorine create dangerous chemicals when combined…. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on May 23, 2024