Month: July 2019

Study finds no correlation between brain function and head impacts after 2 seasons of tackle football

To date, most studies that have attempted to understand connections between neurocognitive function and sub-concussive head impacts have been retrospective — and inconclusive. 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 […]

Published on July 11, 2019

How procrastinators and doers differ genetically

Some people tend to postpone actions. In women, this trait is associated with a genetic predisposition towards a higher level of dopamine in the brain. This is what researchers discovered using genetic analyses and questionnaires. They were unable to identify this correlation in men. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on July 11, 2019

For non-Hispanic whites in the US, life expectancy outlook worsens

For nearly a century, life expectancy in the United States has been increasing. By contrast, research shows that mortality numbers for non-Hispanic whites in the U.S. are now rising, especially for women, 25- to 44-year-olds, and people living in rural areas. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on July 11, 2019