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Throw like a girl? No, he or she just hasn’t been taught

‘You throw like a girl’ is a sexist taunt that can instantly sour a kid on athletics and other healthy activities. 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 […]

Published on June 5, 2018

Maternal fatty acid balance affects offspring obesity thorough gut microbial population

A new study finds that the balance between omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in the tissues of female mammals, which previous research has suggested can impact the incidence of obesity in their offspring, may to do so through its effect on the microbial population of the infant’s gastrointestinal tract. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on June 5, 2018

Coffee helps teams work together

Good teamwork begins with a cup of coffee for everyone, a new study suggests. Researchers found that people gave more positive reviews for their group’s performance on a task — and their own contribution — if they drank caffeinated coffee beforehand. A second study showed that people talked more in a group setting under the […]

Published on June 5, 2018