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Diabetes medication may be effective in helping people drink less alcohol

New research has found that certain types of medication used to treat diabetes may be effective in reducing alcohol use. The study looked at whether a type of diabetes medication, called GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), could also be used to help people cut down on drinking. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on November 16, 2024

Cash is King: The surprising truth about spending habits in a cashless world

Physical cash not only influences how much we spend but also fosters a profound sense of psychological ownership that digital payments cannot replicate, according to new research. 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 […]

Published on November 16, 2024

AI headphones create a ‘sound bubble,’ quieting all sounds more than a few feet away

Researchers have created a headphone prototype that allows listeners to hear people speaking within a bubble with a programmable radius of 3 to 6 feet. Voices and sounds outside the bubble are quieted an average of 49 decibels, even if they’re louder than those in the bubble. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on November 16, 2024