Month: October 2022

Study links omega-3s to improved brain structure, cognition at midlife

Healthy study volunteers whose red blood cells contained higher concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids were found to have better brain structure and cognitive function in middle age. 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 […]

Published on October 5, 2022

Empathizing with the opposition may make you more politically persuasive

Trying to understand people we disagree with can feel like a lost cause, particularly in contentious political environments. But new research finds that valuing empathy across party lines can make our political arguments more persuasive. 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 October 5, 2022

Inflammatory bowel disease and risk of dementia: An updated meta-analysis

BackgroundGrowing evidence suggests that inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and dementia share pathological mechanisms and pathogenic risk factors. However, the previously diagnosed IBD and the subsequent risk of developing dementia are largely unknown.AimThe purpose of this review is to assess the association between IBD and subsequent dementia diagnosis.MethodsWe searched PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane library from database […]

Published on October 5, 2022