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NASA’s Oldest Active Astronaut Returns to Earth on 70th Birthday

Cake, gifts and a low-key family celebration may be how many senior citizens picture their 70th birthday.But NASA’s oldest serving astronaut Don Pettit became a septuagenarian while hurtling towards the Earth in a spacecraft to wrap up a seven-month mission aboard the… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on April 20, 2025

When to Let Light in Your Room to Boost Alertness

If you don’t wake up feeling ready to conquer the day, a new study sheds light, literally, on how to do that. New research reveals that allowing natural light to gently flood the bedroom 20 minutes before waking can boost alertness and banish grogginess. According to Study… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on April 18, 2025

Dr. Crandall: The Healing Power of Prayer

Numerous research studies and anecdotal stories have shown the power that prayer can have in our lives and for our health. Dr. Chauncey Crandall, world-renowned cardiologist and director of preventive medicine at the Palm Beach Cardiovascular Clinic in Florida, has observed… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on April 18, 2025