Month: May 2018

Hormone from fat boosts metabolism in both exercise and cold

Researchers have uncovered a new kind of clue to an individual’s variable response to exercise — a hormone whose levels in the bloodstream rise sharply in exercise as well as in cold. 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 May 1, 2018

Curves or angles? Shapes in businesses affect customer response

When you’re waiting in a busy restaurant or doctor’s office, it may matter whether the tables, light fixtures and other objects are round or square. In a laboratory study, researchers found the shape of physical objects in a service business affected customer satisfaction, depending on how crowded the business was in the experimental scenarios. Read […]

Published on May 1, 2018

Medical marijuana could reduce opioid use in older adults

A study shows up to 65 percent of older adults who use medical marijuana significantly reduced their chronic pain and dependence on opioid painkillers. 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 Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering […]

Published on May 1, 2018