Cognitive Science

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Effects of Lutein/Zeaxanthin Supplementation on the Cognitive Function of Community Dwelling Older Adults: A Randomized, Double-Masked, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Billy R. Hammond, L. Stephen Miller, Medina O. Bello, Cutter A. Lindbergh, Catherine Mewborn, Lisa M. Renzi-Hammond 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 Science for the Success of Society. […]

Published on August 7, 2017

Adult ADHD: Risk Factor for Dementia or Phenotypic Mimic?

Brandy L. Callahan, Daniel Bierstone, Donald T. Stuss, Sandra E. Black 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 Science for the Success of Society. With a keen interest in exploring […]

Published on August 7, 2017

How Linguistic Metaphor Scaffolds Reasoning

Language helps people communicate and think. Precise and accurate language would seem best suited to achieve these goals. But a close look at the way people actually talk reveals an abundance of apparent imprecision in the form of metaphor: ideas are ‘light bulbs’, crime is a ‘virus’, and cancer is an ‘enemy’ in a ‘war’. […]

Published on August 5, 2017