Author: Dr. David Lowemann

R sounds are rough, and L sounds are smooth, according to cross-cultural study

People around the world associate a trilled R sound with a rough texture and a jagged shape, and an L sound with smooth texture and a flat shape, according to the findings of a new study. Researchers believe this association may be more universal than the famous bouba/kiki effect. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on November 20, 2024

Preterm birth associated with increased mortality risk into adulthood

Being born preterm is associated with an increased risk of death from birth until the third and fourth decades of life. 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 […]

Published on November 20, 2024

1 in 5 New Moms Suffer From Postpartum Depression

Rates of postpartum depression have more than doubled in little over a decade among American women, a new analysis shows. While about 1 in every 10 new moms (9.4%) suffered postpartum depression in 2010, that number rose to almost 1 in every 5 (19%) by 2021, report a team… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on November 20, 2024