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Eating ultra-processed foods may harm your health

Consumption of ultra-processed foods, such as sugar-sweetened beverages, potato chips and packaged cookies, may be associated with adverse health outcomes. Study finds each additional 100 grams/day consumption of ultra-processed foods increased risk of hypertension, cardiovascular events, cancer and more. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of […]

Published on May 8, 2025

Why people reject new rules — but only until they take effect

From seatbelt laws to new speed limits — many people soon stop resisting policy changes that restrict their personal freedom once the new rules come into force. Researchers also identified the underlying psychological mechanism to gain important insights for possible communication strategies when introducing such measures. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on May 8, 2025

Sleep Apnea Linked to Memory-Related Brain Decline

Sleep apnea could be costing you brain power and increasing your risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says. The drop in blood oxygen levels that occurs during a sleep apnea episode appears to be linked to degeneration of brain regions associated with memory,… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on May 8, 2025