Month: July 2021

Species of gut bacteria linked to enhanced cognition and language skills in infant boys

Infant boys with a higher composition of a particular gut microbiota show enhanced neurodevelopment, according to a new study. 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 in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for the Success […]

Published on July 13, 2021

Air pollution exposure linked to poor academics in childhood

Children exposed to elevated levels of air pollution may be more likely to have poor inhibitory control during late childhood and poor academic skills in early adolescence, including spelling, reading comprehension, and math skills. Difficulty with inhibition in late childhood was found to be a precursor to later air pollution-related academic problems. Interventions that target […]

Published on July 13, 2021

What you say in the first minute after a vaccine can be key in reducing a child’s distress

New pain research finds what you say in the first minute after a vaccine can be key in reducing a child’s distress. 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 in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science […]

Published on July 13, 2021