Month: November 2020

Life after COVID hospitalization: Study shows major lasting effects on health, work and more

Outcomes for COVID-19 patients two months after a stay in one of 38 Michigan hospitals include high rates of death, rehospitalization, lingering health issues and problems with work and finances. 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 […]

Published on November 11, 2020

Job interest not a big predictor of job satisfaction

Interest in an occupation matters, but not as much as you might think when it comes to job satisfaction. While it’s not a strong predictor of satisfaction, a researcher found that it may help in your performance on the job. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder […]

Published on November 11, 2020

Noise and light can ‘profoundly’ alter bird reproduction

By analyzing nesting data from across the contiguous US, the authors found widespread impacts of noise and light pollution on bird nesting habits and success. Birds that live in forests were most sensitive to noise pollution, as were those with low frequency songs. Sensitivity to light pollution was strongly linked to variation in low light […]

Published on November 11, 2020