Month: October 2022

Exploring the Connection Between Verbal Intelligence, Leisure Activities, and Brain Health

Just like how juggling helps improve hand-eye coordination, verbal intelligence and leisure activities can boost cognitive performance and brain health. Cognitive reserve (CR) acts like a safety net for our brain, helping it cope with injuries or the natural aging process. To better understand the brain mechanisms behind CR, scientists examined the brain activity of […]

Published on October 4, 2022

Researchers find ways to help teens get more sleep

Newly published research sheds light on how adolescents can get more shut-eye. 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 of Society. With a keen interest in […]

Published on October 3, 2022

Mental Health Crisis Teams Aren’t Just for Cities Anymore

NEWTON, Iowa — Jeff White knows what can happen when 911 dispatchers receive a call about someone who feels despondent or agitated. He experienced it repeatedly: The 911 operators dispatched police, who often took him to a hospital or jail. “They don’t know how to handle people like me,” said White, who struggles with depression […]

Published on October 3, 2022