Author: Dr. David Lowemann

One thing you’ll find in the obits of many long-living people

A new nationwide study of obituaries has found that people with religious affiliations lived nearly four years longer than those with no ties to religion. 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 […]

Published on June 13, 2018

People recall information better through virtual reality

Researchers conducted one of the first in-depth analyses on whether people learn better through virtual, immersive environments, as opposed to more traditional platforms like a two-dimensional desktop computer or hand-held tablet. The researchers found that people remember information better if it is presented to them in a virtual environment. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on June 13, 2018

Digital devices during family time could exacerbate bad behavior

Parents who spend a lot of time on their phones or watching television during family activities such as meals, playtime, and bedtime could influence their long-term relationships with their children. This is according to researchers who say so called ‘technoference’ can lead children to show more frustration, hyperactivity, whining, sulking or tantrums. Read Full Article […]

Published on June 13, 2018