Author: Dr. David Lowemann

The harmful frequency and reach of unhealthy foods on social media

An analysis of social media posts that mention food and beverage products finds that fast food restaurants and sugar sweetened beverages are the most common, with millions of posts reaching billions of users over the course of a year. The study highlights the sheer volume of content normalizing unhealthy eating, and argues that policies are […]

Published on November 2, 2024

Autistic traits shape how we explore

People with stronger autistic trails showed distinct exploration patterns and higher levels of persistence in a computer game, ultimately resulting in better performance than people with lower scores of autistic traits, according to a new study. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for […]

Published on November 2, 2024

How to Fall Safely

More than 14 million older adults in the United States fall each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Unfortunately, accidental falls are the primary cause of injury and deaths from injury for older adults. Learning the right way to take… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on November 1, 2024