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New to college? Spend some time alone

Seeking solitude — for the right reasons — can be good for first-year college students, research suggests. 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 Society. […]

Published on April 9, 2019

Empathy and cooperation go hand in hand

Despite sometimes selfish instincts, cooperation abounds in human societies. Using mathematical models to explore this complex feature of social behavior, a team shows that the act of taking another person’s perspective — a form of empathy — supports the persistence of cooperation and altruism. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on April 9, 2019

Nutrients from food, not supplements, linked to lower risks of death, cancer

Researchers have found that adequate intake of certain nutrients from foods — but not supplements — is linked to a reduction in all-cause mortality. There was no association between dietary supplement use and a lower risk of death. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the […]

Published on April 8, 2019