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Vitamin D in Pregnancy Gives Kids Stronger Bones

Women who take vitamin D supplements during a pregnancy may be giving their kids the legacy of stronger bones, new British research suggests. Children whose moms took vitamin D supplements when pregnant had stronger, denser bones at the age of 7 compared to the kids of women… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on November 7, 2024

Psilocybin Effective at Alleviating Anorexia

The active chemical in “magic mushrooms” may help treat anorexia, a new study has found. Following psilocybin treatment, 4 of 10 study participants showed clinically significant reductions in their anorexia-driven eating habits, researchers report. “Our findings suggest that… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the […]

Published on November 7, 2024

5 More Minutes of Exercise Daily Drops Blood Pressure

It doesn’t take much: Adding just five minutes of exercise to your daily routine lowers your blood pressure and might cut your odds for heart disease, new research shows. “The good news is that whatever your physical ability, it doesn’t take long to have a positive effect on… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on November 7, 2024