‘We feel sorry because we cry,’ wrote philosopher and psychologist William James, ‘angry because we strike, afraid because we tremble,’ suggesting that emotional bodily responses like crying cause cognitive changes, such as feelings of sorrow. However, research has shown that human bodily responses and cognitive shifts affect each other in both directions. We feel sorry […]

When and what you eat might play a role in maintaining good mental health, a new study suggests. Researchers in China found that folks with heart disease were more likely to keep depression at bay if they ate a big, calorie-rich breakfast. There’s evidence that heart disease… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration weighs whether to require front-of-package food labels, a new study shows some food labels designed to nudge Americans toward healthier food choices can have the opposite effect. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future […]