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How listening to music ‘significantly impairs’ creativity

The popular view that music enhances creativity has been challenged by researchers who say it has the opposite effect. Psychologists investigated the impact of background music on performance by presenting people with verbal insight problems that are believed to tap creativity. They found that background music ‘significantly impaired’ people’s ability to complete tasks testing verbal […]

Published on February 27, 2019

Lonely? Anxious? Depressed? Maybe Your Dentist Can Help

OAKLAND, Calif. — Dr. Huong Le spends an average of 45 minutes with each of her dental patients during their visits, so she gets to know them well, especially the older ones who come in more than twice a year. She hears about their families, stories from their home countries and, often, how lonely they […]

Published on February 27, 2019

Savoring … It’s not just for dinner

Just as we can savor a decadent dessert, so, too, can we savor a meaningful conversation. And the latter may be better for us. 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 […]

Published on February 26, 2019