Month: December 2024

Hidden Fat Can Predict Alzheimer’s Before Symptoms

An accumulation of fat lurking around the organs of obese people is strongly linked to a buildup of Alzheimer’s-linked proteins in the brain, new research finds. Buildup of this visceral fat in middle age may boost levels of the two damaging brain proteins, called amyloid… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on December 3, 2024

Eat These 6 Foods to Boost Your Immune System

As we gather with friends and family to celebrate the holidays, it is important to have a strong immunity to avoid getting sick. The extra stress of the season including last-minute shopping, disrupted sleep schedules due to parties and work obligations, and indulging in… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on December 3, 2024

Intellectually Rigorous but Morally Tolerant: Exploring Moral Leniency as a Mediator Between Cognitive Style and “Utilitarian” Judgment

Abstract Past research on people’s moral judgments about moral dilemmas has revealed a connection between utilitarian judgment and reflective cognitive style. This has traditionally been interpreted as reflection is conducive to utilitarianism. However, recent research shows that the connection between reflective cognitive style and utilitarian judgments holds only when participants are asked whether the utilitarian […]

Published on December 3, 2024