Month: November 2018

Stress-induced effects on heart blood flow differ for men versus women

Some patients with coronary artery disease have inadequate blood flow to the heart muscle during periods of mental/emotional stress. This condition — called ‘mental stress-induced myocardial ischemia’ (MSIMI) — is related to the severity of plaque buildup in the coronary arteries in men but not women, according to a new study. Read Full Article (External […]

Published on November 26, 2018

Do you have a healthy personality? Researchers think they can tell you

Researchers have identified a healthy personality prototype in a recent study using a contemporary trait perspective. 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 November 26, 2018

Drug use, religion explain ‘reverse gender gap’ on marijuana

Women tend to be more conservative than men on political questions related to marijuana. A recent study finds that this gender gap appears to be driven by religion and the fact that men are more likely to have used marijuana. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder […]

Published on November 26, 2018