Month: October 2023

The Power of Muscles: Predicting Working Memory in Older Adults

Imagine your brain as a team of workers, with each member responsible for a different task. In this study, we wanted to see if the strength of your muscles could predict the performance of one particular worker – your working memory (WM). WM is like the brain’s post-it note, allowing you to hold and manipulate […]

Published on October 9, 2023

Cracking the Code of Belief with an Evolutionary Twist

Understanding the puzzle of belief is like trying to solve a complex jigsaw puzzle. Researchers Van Leeuwen and Lombrozo have proposed a solution by categorizing beliefs based on their shared functions and traits. But there’s still one missing piece to the puzzle – distinguishing between proper and derived functions of belief-generating cognitive systems. To find […]

Published on October 9, 2023

Newsom Vetoes Calif. Bill Aimed at Limiting Insulin Price

Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have stopped insurance companies from charging more than $35 for insulin. 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 […]

Published on October 8, 2023