Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Bright Light Therapy Eases Major Depression

Light therapy: It’s long been a go-to therapy for seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a kind of depression that can beset some people when winter looms and days shorten. But new research is suggesting that time spent in front of light box might ease other forms of depression… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on October 7, 2024

Magic for the blind: are auditory tricks impossible?

Many magic tricks rely solely on vision, but there are few, if any, that rely on auditory perception alone. Here, we question why this is so and argue that research focusing on this issue could provide deeper theoretical insights into the similarities and differences between our senses. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on October 5, 2024

Toddlers get nearly half their calories from ultra-processed foods

Toddlers in the UK obtain nearly half (47%) of their calories from ultra-processed foods (UPFs), and this rises to 59% by the age of seven, according to a new study. The most common UPFs consumed by the toddlers — who were 21 months when their parents recorded their diets — were flavored yogurts and wholegrain […]

Published on October 5, 2024