Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Live Poultry Markets in NYC Shut Due to Bird Flu

Authorities in New York state have temporarily closed all live poultry markets in New York City and three suburban counties after bird flu was detected at seven markets within the past week, according to a notice on Friday. The virus has wiped out more than 156 million… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on February 7, 2025

Negative affect-driven impulsivity as hierarchical model-based overgeneralization

‘If your mouth is burned by milk, you blow before you eat yogurt’ (‘Sütten ağzı yanan yoğurdu üfleyerek yer’). This Turkish proverb advises caution based on past experiences when similar situations are encountered. However, although we may infer similarities across experiences, each situation is a complex combination of many features, and generalizing across situations based […]

Published on February 7, 2025

The truth may hurt, but for couples, it’s worth it

I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE: A new study of more than 200 couples finds that being honest when expressing a desire for change leads to greater personal and relationship well-being for both partners. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the […]

Published on February 7, 2025