Physically punishing children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) has exclusively negative outcomes — including poor health, lower academic performance, and impaired social-emotional development — yielding similar results to studies in wealthier nations, finds a new analysis. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute […]

Researchers have developed a revolutionary new way to find out the ‘true age’ of your heart using MRI. A new study shows how an MRI scan can reveal your heart’s functional age — and how unhealthy lifestyles can dramatically accelerate this figure. It is hoped that the findings could transform how heart disease is diagnosed […]

Regular chats with friends, time spent in nature and mentally engaging activities are strongly linked to better mental health, according to new research that highlights the power of simple, everyday behaviors to improve well-being. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future […]