Month: October 2022

Predicting mortality risks using smartphones

In a new study, researchers have shown that smartphones suffice to monitor people’s walking activity. They used sensor data from 100,000 participants to construct models of health status and mortality risk. 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, […]

Published on October 25, 2022

Study sheds light on how songs, movies and memories shape how people enjoy lighthearted entertainment

A new study played song and movie clips both recent and from their adolescence for subjects and asked if they had memories associated with them. Results showed people had more memories associated with older material and also appreciated media that had associated memories more. A look at the psychological processes associated with ‘media-induced reminiscence’ can […]

Published on October 25, 2022

Brain connectivity changes associated with episodic recollection decline in aging: A review of fMRI studies

With advancing age, individuals experience a gradual decline in recollection, the ability to retrieve personal experiences accompanied by details, such as temporal and spatial contextual information. Numerous studies have identified several brain regions that exhibit age-related activation differences during recollection tasks. More recently, an increasing number of studies have provided evidence regarding how brain connectivity […]

Published on October 25, 2022