Month: July 2019

‘Chaos’ in the home linked to poor asthma control in children

A chaotic household, as well as child and parent depression, are risk factors for worse asthma outcomes in urban minority children, according to a new article. 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 […]

Published on July 9, 2019

Drinking Matcha tea can reduce anxiety

Using the ‘elevated plus maze’ test with mice, researchers have shown that Matcha green tea can reduce anxiety. Their experiments revealed that Matcha’s anxiolytic effects are due to the activation of dopamine D1 receptors and certain serotonin receptors. The researchers suggest that adding a little Matcha tea to your diet may improve your health. Read […]

Published on July 9, 2019

Parental ‘memory’ is inherited across generations

A new study reveals that female fruit flies switch to ethanol-rich food when their eggs are threatened by predatory wasps, and that this adaptation is inherited across five generations of their offspring. 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 […]

Published on July 9, 2019