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ADHD Meds Reduce Risk for Early Death

People diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) show a marked decline in their two-year risk for death once they start taking medication, new research shows. That was particularly true for deaths due to accidents and drug overdose. People taking ADHD… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder […]

Published on March 12, 2024

How Long Should It Take to Walk a Mile?

We all know how important exercise is to our health. And walking is one of the most accessible and best workouts around. Experts at Harvard Health say that walking has been scientifically shown to reduce certain forms of cancer, fight obesity, and ease joint pain. Walking… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on March 12, 2024

COVID Lowered Life Expectancy by 1.6 Years Worldwide

COVID-19 caused the average life expectancy of people worldwide to fall by 1.6 years during the first two years of the pandemic, a more dramatic decline than previously thought, a major study said Tuesday. This marked a sharp reversal during a decades-long rise in global… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on March 12, 2024