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Who is the world’s best super-recognizer? This test could help us find them

Psychologists are hoping a new Face Test will help unearth more of Australia’s top performers in facial recognition, known as super-recognizers. 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 […]

Published on November 16, 2020

Long-Term Care Workers, Grieving and Under Siege, Brace for COVID’s Next Round

In the middle of the night, Stefania Silvestri lies in bed remembering her elderly patients’ cries. “Help me.” “Please don’t leave me.” “I need my family.” Months of caring for older adults in a Rhode Island nursing home ravaged by COVID-19 have taken a steep toll on Silvestri, 37, a registered nurse. She can’t sleep, […]

Published on November 16, 2020

Go (over) easy on the eggs: ‘Egg-cess’ consumption linked to diabetes

Scrambled, poached or boiled, eggs are a popular breakfast food the world over. Yet the health benefits of the humble egg might not be all they’re cracked up to be as new research shows that excess egg consumption can increase your risk of diabetes. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on November 15, 2020