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Can a mother’s stress impact children’s disease development?

A researcher finds that stress on an expectant mother could affect her baby’s chance of developing disease — perhaps even over the course of the child’s life. 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 January 11, 2021

‘Peer Respites’ Provide an Alternative to Psychiatric Wards During Pandemic

Mia McDermott is no stranger to isolation. Abandoned as an infant in China, she lived in an orphanage until a family in California adopted her as a toddler. She spent her adolescence in boarding schools and early adult years in and out of psychiatric hospitals, where she underwent treatment for bipolar disorder, anxiety and anorexia. […]

Published on January 11, 2021

Including unhealthy foods may diminish positive effects of an otherwise healthy diet

Researchers have reported diminished benefits of a Mediterranean diet among those with high frequency of eating unhealthy foods. 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 […]

Published on January 11, 2021