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Why Climbing Stairs Leaves Us Breathless

Huffing and puffing after climbing a few flights of stairs isn’t cause for concern. Dr. Catherine Myers, a pulmonologist with the Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute in Chicago, says that “it’s pretty normal to get temporarily short of breath.” “You need to… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on October 22, 2024

Caffeine in Pregnancy May Prevent Cerebral Palsy

Experiments in sheep are hinting that doses of caffeine given to women in pregnancy, as well as their newborns after birth, could prevent cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is a disabling condition often caused by asphyxia – reductions in oxygen supply – around the time of… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on October 22, 2024

Laughter Effectively Treats Dry Eye, Other Ailments

A recent study published in the BMJ, found that laugher was as effective as eye drops for treating dry eye disease. The researchers at Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, the largest ophthalmic center in China, recruited 299 participants with symptomatic dry… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on October 21, 2024