Month: May 2021

The Psychology of (In)Effective Altruism

The most effective charities are hundreds of times more effective than typical charities, yet few donors prioritize effectiveness. Why is that? How might we increase the effectiveness of charitable giving? We review the motivational and epistemic causes of (in)effective giving. Many donors view charitable giving as a matter of personal preference, which favors decisions based […]

Published on May 5, 2021

‘Prediabetes’ Raises Odds for Heart Attack, Stroke

Prediabetes – where blood sugar levels are high, but not high enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes – is not something you should dismiss. It significantly increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other serious heart problems… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder […]

Published on May 5, 2021

Breathing Other People’s Smoke Can Raise Your Odds for Heart Failure

Exposure to secondhand smoke may up your odds for heart failure, a new study warns. Researchers analyzed nationwide survey data from more than 11,000 nonsmokers (average age: 48) who were followed from 1988 to 1994… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the […]

Published on May 5, 2021