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Gestational diabetes may predispose to postpartum depression symptoms

Mothers diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) have an elevated risk of developing postpartum depression symptoms, according to a new Finnish study. Moreover, GDM increases the mother’s risk of developing type two diabetes later in life. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for […]

Published on September 5, 2018

Perceiving support — not receiving it — helps people cope with worry and waiting

New research finds a connection between the perception that your romantic partner cares, and a reduction in stress during challenging waiting periods. 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 […]

Published on September 5, 2018

New research shows how children want their food served

Getting children to eat their food is a challenge for many parents and new research could help. It turns out that children have different preferences for how food should be arranged on the plate to make them want to eat it, depending on gender and age. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on September 3, 2018