Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Placebos reduce stress, anxiety, depression — even when people know they are placebos

A study found that nondeceptive placebos, or placebos given with people fully knowing they are placebos, effectively manage stress — even when the placebos are administered remotely. 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 […]

Published on August 25, 2024

Massachusetts Towns Set Curfew to Curb Virus Outbreak

Four towns in Massachusetts have issued a voluntary evening curfew to protect residents from the potentially deadly Eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, following the state’s first confirmed human case since 2020, according to the New York Post. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute […]

Published on August 24, 2024

Developing language in a digital world

Young children’s screen time is increasing, raising concerns about its negative impact on language development, particularly vocabulary. However, digital media is used in a variety of ways, which likely differentially impact language development. Instead of asking ‘how much’ screen time, the focus should be on how digital media is used. Read Full Article (External Site) […]

Published on August 24, 2024