Month: October 2022

Trajectories of resilience and mental distress to global major disruptions

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a major societal disruption, raising the question of how people can maintain or quickly regain their mental health (i.e., be resilient) during such times. Researchers have used the pandemic as a use case for studying resilience in response to a global, synchronously starting, and chronic set of stressors on […]

Published on October 25, 2022

Activity ‘snacks’ following meals may help maintain muscle mass

Interrupting prolonged sitting with periodic activity ‘snacks’ may help maintain muscle mass and quality, 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 of Society. […]

Published on October 25, 2022

Playing Video Games May Boost Kids’ Cognitive Function, Study Finds

Just like how every coin has two sides, video games may have their upsides too! A groundbreaking study published in JAMA Network Open explores the potential cognitive benefits linked to gaming for children. While concerned parents have fretted over the negative effects of video games on mental health and physical activity, this research reveals a […]

Published on October 25, 2022