Month: February 2024

Are you depressed? Scents might help

Smelling a familiar scent can help depressed individuals recall specific autobiographical memories and potentially assist in their recovery. 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 […]

Published on February 13, 2024

Road features that predict crash sites identified in new machine-learning model

Issues such as abrupt changes in speed limits and incomplete lane markings are among the most influential factors that can predict road crashes, finds new research. The study then used machine learning to predict which roads may be the most dangerous based on these features. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on February 13, 2024

A case for seeking sex-specific treatments in Alzheimer’s disease

There is no satisfactory explanation for the sex-related differences in the incidence of many diseases and this is also true of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), where females have a higher lifetime risk of developing the disease and make up about two thirds of the AD patient population. The importance of understanding the cause(s) that account for […]

Published on February 13, 2024