Author: Dr. David Lowemann

“The Earth is Alive”: Attributing Agency to the Earth Causes Moral Concern for the Environment and Biocentric Attitudes

Abstract Do people need to attribute agency to nature to morally care for it? The answer to this question has significant implications for our understanding of social cognitive effects on moral judgment. Despite its relevance during an environmental crisis, surprisingly little is known about the answer. Across two studies, we explored whether attributing agency to […]

Published on March 23, 2025

Dr. Crandall: Poor Sleep Raises Risk for Heart Attack, Dementia

Poor sleep can lead to more dangerous problems than just feeling drowsy during the day. Sleep disruptions can increase your risk for high blood pressure, heart attack and even dementia. If you feel sleepy during the day or a family member tells you that you snore, you may be… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on March 23, 2025

Weather emergencies affect older adults’ views on climate and health

Nearly 3 out of every 4 older Americans have experienced at least one extreme weather event in the last two years, a poll finds. And living through such an event appears to make a big difference in how they view the potential impact of climate change on their health. People over 50 who recently experienced […]

Published on March 22, 2025