Month: April 2021

A gender gap in negotiation emerges between boys and girls as early as age eight

In an effort to better understand the origins of the gender gap in negotiation that persists between men and women, a new study finds for the first time the gender gap in negotiation emerges in girls as early as age eight. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on April 1, 2021

Gut microbiota in Cesarean-born babies catches up

Infants born by cesarean section have a relatively meager array of bacteria in the gut. But by the age of three to five years they are broadly in line with their peers. This is shown by a study that also shows that it takes a remarkably long time for the mature intestinal microbiota to get […]

Published on April 1, 2021

Weight loss changes people’s responsiveness to food marketing

A new study reveals that people with obesity tend to be more responsive to food marketing — but when their weight drops significantly, so does their responsiveness to marketing. 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 […]

Published on April 1, 2021