Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Trying to be happy makes us unhappier by zapping our self-control, study finds

A new study finds people who habitually try to be happier also tend to have less willpower. 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 Society. […]

Published on February 27, 2025

An Orange a Day Protects Against Depression

A study published in the journal BMC Microbiome found a link between eating citrus fruit and a decreased risk of depression. In fact, researchers said this one daily practice lowered the risk of depression by 20%. According to Women’s Health, the unique benefit of citrus in… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on February 27, 2025

The devilish details affecting TDRL models in dopamine research

Over recent decades, temporal difference reinforcement learning (TDRL) models have successfully explained much dopamine (DA) activity. This success has invited heightened scrutiny of late, with many studies challenging the validity of TDRL models of DA function. Yet, when evaluating the validity of these models, the devil is truly in the details. TDRL is a broad […]

Published on February 27, 2025