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Therapy Dogs Ease Stress for Nurses, Doctors, Too

Therapy dogs can help boost the spirits of healthcare workers in the same way they brighten the moods of hospital patients, a new study shows. The furry, four-legged friends reduced emotional exhaustion and job stress among a small group of workers at two surgical and two… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on September 18, 2024

Musk’s Neuralink Vision Implant Gets FDA Nod

Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup Neuralink said on Tuesday its experimental implant aimed at restoring vision received the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s “breakthrough device” designation. The FDA’s breakthrough tag is given to certain medical devices that provide… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute […]

Published on September 17, 2024

Belly Fat Linked to Chronic Pain Throughout the Body

Too much fat around your middle not only increases your risk for diabetes and heart disease, it may also trigger pain throughout the body. A new study from Australian researchers found that abdominal fat can cause widespread musculoskeletal pain. According to Study Finds,… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on September 17, 2024