Month: February 2019

Touch biographies reveal transgenerational nature of touch

The way we feel about being touched — and the way we touch others — are shaped by our personal and generational affective history. Touch inequalities, too, are often transmitted through generations, a new study shows. For the study, the researchers analyzed a unique set of data, namely touch biographies. Read Full Article (External Site) […]

Published on February 6, 2019

Excessive weight gain in early childhood affects teenage heart health

Excessive weight gain in children under two years can lead to cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors in teenage years including increased cholesterol, being overweight and having fat around the middle, finds 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 […]

Published on February 6, 2019

Morals versus money: How we make social decisions

Our actions are guided by moral values. However, monetary incentives can get in the way of our good intentions. Neuroeconomists have now investigated in which area of the brain conflicts between moral and material motives are resolved. Their findings reveal that our actions are more social when these deliberations are inhibited. Read Full Article (External […]

Published on February 6, 2019