Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Why Scurvy Is Making a Comeback

Scurvy, a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency that plagued 18th-century sailors is making a surprising and alarming comeback, according to a new study. The disease can lead to bleeding gums, loosened teeth and bleeding under your skin, according to the Cleveland Clinic …. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on October 29, 2024

Whole-to-part development in language creation

Children approach language by learning parts and constructing wholes. But they can also first learn wholes and then discover parts. We demonstrate this understudied yet impactful process in children creating language without input. Whole-to-part learning thus need not be driven by hard-to-segment input and is a bias that children bring to language. Read Full Article […]

Published on October 29, 2024

Muscles Bounce Back After Weight Training Breaks

For many reasons, bodybuilders and others involved in weight training might have to take a break from the gym. However, new Finnish research finds that even weeks-long interruptions in training won’t hamper muscle-building efforts. “Of course, the break slows progress some,… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on October 29, 2024