Month: August 2018

Dealing with digital distraction

Our digital lives may be making us more distracted, distant and drained, according to new research. 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 Self-Enhancement Science for the Success of Society. With […]

Published on August 10, 2018

Why we’re susceptible to fake news, how to defend against it

Thought processes and belief systems that people develop early in life to help protect against the anxiety and stress of an uncertain world may help explain why some individuals fall victim to what has come to be known as fake news, but psychologists can offer some strategies to defend against it. Read Full Article (External […]

Published on August 10, 2018

Mere expectation of checking work email after hours harms health of workers and families

The study demonstrates that employees do not need to spend actual time on work in their off-hours to experience harmful effects. The mere expectations of availability increase strain for employees and their significant others — even when employees do not engage in actual work during nonwork time. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on August 10, 2018