Month: October 2024

Young people’s moods directly affected by social media ‘likes’

Young people today are growing up in a social media-saturated world where technology plays a central role in shaping most of their experiences. And the rapid rise of social media use has consequently created parental and societal fears about young people’s social and psychological well-being. Now, a team of researchers has used real social media […]

Published on October 24, 2024

In pioneering study, gene technology outperforms standard newborn screening tests

Early results from 4,000 babies show that genome sequencing picks up many more serious health conditions than standard newborn screening and is favored by most parents. 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 […]

Published on October 24, 2024

Reminders can eliminate age-related symptoms of decline in memory

A new study reveals that setting reminders can eliminate some age-related declines in memory. The findings offer a significant breakthrough in addressing the cognitive challenges faced by older adults, particularly in the context of prospective memory, which is the ability to remember to perform an intended action at the right moment, like taking medication or […]

Published on October 24, 2024