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Loneliness Significantly Increases Dementia Risk

A new study finds that lonely people are more than 30% more likely to develop dementia than those who don’t experience loneliness. Florida State University College of Medicine researchers analyzed data from more than 600,000 men and women worldwide, combining results from… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on November 4, 2024

Novo’s New Obesity Drug Could Be Most Effective Yet

Novo Nordisk is not resting on its laurels. Its blockbuster weight loss drug semaglutide (sold under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy) is expected to become the world’s top-selling drug franchise next year and may reach a $130 billion market in the next five years,… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on November 4, 2024

Exercise Does Not Reduce Sitting’s Harm to Heart

There’s just something about sitting. New research shows that too much time on sofas and chairs harms the heart – even among people who get the minimum recommended amount of daily exercise. “Taking a quick walk after work may not be enough” to offset the health dangers of… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on November 4, 2024