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Top Sleep Tips from ER Doctors

Emergency room physicians must be on the alert at all hours of the day or night, so getting enough sleep can be tricky. Sleep is important to physical, mental, and emotional health and too little sleep is associated with chronic conditions such as depression, obesity,… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on March 8, 2024

Wegovy Approved to Cut Heart Attack, Stroke Risk

The popular weight-loss drug Wegovy, which has helped millions of Americans shed pounds, can now be used to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attacks and other serious cardiovascular problems in patients who are overweight or who have obesity, federal regulators said… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on March 8, 2024

Tremor Linked to Three Times Higher Risk for Dementia

Dementia could be three times more common among people suffering from essential tremor, a movement disorder that causes involuntary shaking, a new study suggests. “Not only do tremors affect a person’s ability to complete daily tasks such writing and eating, our study… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on March 8, 2024