Month: May 2019

A small electrical zap to the brain could help you retrieve a forgotten memory

Psychologists have provided strong evidence that a certain region of the brain plays a critical role in memory recall. The research also shows for the first time that using an electrical current to stimulate that region, the left rostrolateral prefrontal cortex, improves people’s ability to retrieve memories. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on May 31, 2019

Do video games with shooting affect kids’ behavior with real guns?

A randomized clinical trial in a university laboratory examined the effects of video games with weapons on children’s behavior when they found a real gun. 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 […]

Published on May 31, 2019

School children who nap are happier, excel academically, and have fewer behavioral problems

Children who nap 30 to 60 minutes midday at least three times a week are happier, have more self-control and grit, and showcase fewer behavioral problems, according to new research. These children also have higher IQs and excel academically. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of […]

Published on May 31, 2019