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Young drinkers beware: Binge drinking may cause stroke, heart risks

New research has found that young adults who frequently binge drink were more likely to have specific cardiovascular risk factors such as higher blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar at a younger age than non-binge drinkers. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for […]

Published on August 9, 2018

A video game can change the brain, may improve empathy in middle schoolers

A fantastical scenario involving a space-exploring robot crashing on a distant planet is the premise of a video game developed for middle schoolers by researchers to study whether video games can boost kids’ empathy, and to understand how learning such skills can change neural connections in the brain. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on August 9, 2018

Men are still more likely than women to be perceived as leaders, study finds

Women hold just 26 percent of executive-level positions in S&P 500 companies — and sadly that is no accident, according to a new study. 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 August 9, 2018