Month: February 2021

“Eating Was the Only Way to Deal with My Husband’s Death”

After the sudden loss of her husband, Beny Hadid turned to eating to cope with her fear and grief. Now, nine years later, she’s taken back her life and discovered that hard work and discipline are the secrets to overcoming anything. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on February 1, 2021

What we see shapes what we hear

People often move their hands up and down to ‘highlight’ what they are saying. Are such ‘beat gestures’ important for communication? Researchers created words with an ambiguous stress pattern and asked listeners what they heard (DIScount or disCOUNT?). The beat gestures people saw influenced what they heard, showing that listeners quickly integrate verbal and visual […]

Published on February 1, 2021

‘Be a man’: Why some men respond aggressively to threats to manhood

When their manhood is threatened, some men respond more aggressively than others. New research suggests who may be most triggered by such threats – younger men whose sense of masculinity depends heavily on other people’s opinions. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for […]

Published on February 1, 2021