Author: Dr. David Lowemann

How people use, and lose, preexisting biases to make decisions

From love and politics to health and finances, humans can sometimes make decisions that appear irrational, or dictated by an existing bias or belief. But a new study uncovers a surprisingly rational feature of the human brain: a previously held bias can be set aside so that the brain can apply logical, mathematical reasoning to […]

Published on August 16, 2018

Blood test may identify gestational diabetes risk in first trimester, NIH study indicates

A blood test conducted as early as the 10th week of pregnancy may help identify women at risk for gestational diabetes, a pregnancy-related condition that poses potentially serious health risks for mothers and infants, according to researchers. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute […]

Published on August 16, 2018

Julian Smith’s Signature Shoulder Blast

Don’t let your shoulder muscles get in a rut by doing the same exercises all the time. Julian Smith has some great new ways to make the same old workout more interesting and productive. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future […]

Published on August 16, 2018