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Men and women process pain differently, study finds

According to new research, men and women rely on different biological systems for pain relief, which could help explain why our most powerful pain medications are often less effective in women. 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, […]

Published on October 16, 2024

Climate change impacts internal migration worldwide

The influence of climate change on migration, both current and future, has garnered significant attention from the public and policymakers over the past decade. A new study has provided the first comprehensive analysis of how climate factors — specifically drought and aridity — affect internal migration. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on October 15, 2024

Older adults appear less emotionally affected by heat

When the outside temperatures rise, people tend to lose their cool. That connection is well known, but a new study found that emotional responses to heat are highly individualized and only one factor moderated it — age. Overall, researchers found that the actual temperature at which the majority of people felt uncomfortable during a hot […]

Published on October 15, 2024