Everyone agrees that feelings and actions are intertwined, but cannot agree how. According to dominant models, actions are directed by estimates of value and these values shape or are shaped by affect. I propose instead that affect is the only form of value that drives actions. Our mind constantly represents potential future states and how […]
With Medicare now covering semaglutide for people with obesity and cardiovascular disease who don’t have diabetes, a study looks at who that might include, depending on what cutoffs prescription plans apply. 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, […]
To stay motivated, psychologists say we need to activate two regions of the brain: the amygdala and the prefrontal cortex. The amygdala is the emotional region of the brain while the prefrontal cortex is responsible for planning and executing decisions. According to BBC… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]
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