Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Volunteering 2 hours per week reduces loneliness in widowed older adults

Widowed older adults can reduce the loneliness that results from the death of a spouse by volunteering 100 hours per year, which is about two hours per week, according to a recent study. 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 […]

Published on April 16, 2018

When three months from now feels right around the corner

If you’ve ever noticed yourself thinking about the timing of a plan in two opposing ways – something that feels longer off than your actual time calculation — you’re on to something. New research shows our different ways of estimating time don’t necessarily move in lock-step. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on April 16, 2018

Researchers use search engines, social media to predict syphilis trends

New research finds that internet search terms and tweets related to sexual risk behaviors can predict when and where syphilis trends will occur. 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 pioneering Self-Enhancement […]

Published on April 16, 2018