Month: October 2024

Moving fast conveys confidence to others during decision-making

The ability to read others’ intentions is crucial when pooling knowledge to form a collective decision. Decision-making improves when communication is allowed through words or touch. Coucke et al. show that visual information communicated through actions can convey not only a decision but also decision confidence, improving collective decision-making. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on October 10, 2024

Loneliness Raises Risk for Dementia by 31 Percent

A new study finds persistent loneliness taking a toll on aging brains and significantly raising a person’s odds for dementia. Research funded by the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health tracked self-reports of loneliness and the neurological health of more than 600,000… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on October 10, 2024