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The Lasting Impact of Hardship on the Gut Microbiome

Just like the saying ‘what goes around, comes around,’ we now know that the struggles a mother faces during her own childhood or pregnancy can come full circle and impact her child’s gut microbiome. A recent study discovered that the composition of a 2-year-old child’s gut microbiome is influenced by the hardships their mother endured […]

Published on July 23, 2023

Seniors Who Volunteer May Reduce Risk for Dementia

Many retirees opt to volunteer as a way to help others, but new research suggests this act can also benefit volunteers’ brain health. Volunteering later in life may provide protection for the brain from both cognitive (mental) decline and dementia, according to researchers…. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on July 21, 2023

Billions of nanoplastics released when microwaving baby food containers

Experiments showed that microwaving plastic baby food containers can release huge numbers of plastic particles — in some cases, more than 2 billion nanoplastics and 4 million microplastics for every square centimeter of container. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future […]

Published on July 20, 2023