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Great news, parents: You do have power over your tweens’ screen use

For many parents, it can feel like curbing kids’ screen use is a losing battle. But new research has found the parenting practices that work best to curb screen time and addictive screen behavior: restricting screens in bedrooms and at mealtimes and modeling healthy practices at home. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on June 5, 2024

Why do 1 in 10 Americans get eczema? Is it too much salt?

A high sodium diet may increase the risk of eczema, according to researchers, who found that eating just one extra gram of sodium per day increases the likelihood of flares by 22%. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human […]

Published on June 5, 2024

Cannabis use common among patients, with most using it to manage a symptom or health condition

Nearly one in six patients in primary care reported cannabis use, with 35% of those using at levels indicating moderate- to high-risk use disorder. The findings indicate the need for routine cannabis use screening. Currently few healthcare systems offer this screening in primary care settings. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on June 5, 2024