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What happens when food first touches your tongue

A new study might explain why humans register some tastes more quickly than others, potentially due to each flavor’s molecular size. The research also provided explanation as to why humans register taste more quickly when food or drink moves over their tongues quickly, as compared to when they are held in their mouth steadily. Read […]

Published on July 9, 2020

Contracting COVID-19: lifestyle and social connections may play a role

Current research indicates that unhealthy lifestyle choices, including smoking and lack of exercise, along with emotional stressors like social isolation and interpersonal conflicts are important risk factors for developing upper respiratory infections. It is possible these same factors also increase the risk of contracting COVID-19. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on July 9, 2020

Distorted passage of time during the COVID-19 lockdown

A survey conducted in the U.K. suggests that social and physical distancing measures put in place during the Covid-19 pandemic significantly impacted people’s perception of how quickly time passed compared to their pre-lockdown perceptions. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future […]

Published on July 9, 2020