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The art of the circus

From tightrope to trapeze, circus arts have long fascinated and inspired people of all ages. Now, research is revealing the true value of circus skills and their unique ability to deliver significant mental health benefits for Australian children. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the […]

Published on May 9, 2019

Why creative experts may be better at imagining the future

Humans use imagination a lot, whether it be thinking about what’s for dinner later tonight or trying to imagine what someone else on the other side of the world may be experiencing after reading the news. As situations become farther away from reality and more distal, imagining a situation becomes more difficult. The limits to […]

Published on May 8, 2019

Physical and mental health of seniors linked to optimism, wisdom and loneliness

In a new study of older adults living in a senior continuing care facility, researchers parse how distinctive factors, such as wisdom, loneliness, income and sleep quality, impact the physical and mental functioning of older persons. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for […]

Published on May 8, 2019