Month: December 2023

Addicted to your phone? New tool identifies overuse of digital media

A new tool will make it easier for clinicians and researchers to measure digital media addiction as new technologies emerge.    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 […]

Published on December 7, 2023

Pregnant women are missing vital nutrients needed for them and their babies

Pregnant women eating modern diets are missing key nutrients needed for them and their babies, and this could get worse with the move to plant-based foods. Scientists surveying more than 1,700 women found most were missing vitamins usually found in meat and dairy, including B12, B6 and D, folic acid and riboflavin which are essential for […]

Published on December 7, 2023

Conversational Eyebrow Frowns Facilitate Question Identification: An Online Study Using Virtual Avatars

Abstract Conversation is a time-pressured environment. Recognizing a social action (the ‘‘speech act,’’ such as a question requesting information) early is crucial in conversation to quickly understand the intended message and plan a timely response. Fast turns between interlocutors are especially relevant for responses to questions since a long gap may be meaningful by itself. […]

Published on December 7, 2023