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How did humans and dogs become friends? Connections in the Americas began 12,000 years ago

A new study sheds light on how long humans in the Americas have had relationships with the ancestors of today’s dogs — and asks an ‘existential question’: What is a dog? 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 December 4, 2024

Perceptions of parent cannabis use shape teen attitudes

Teens who think their parents use cannabis are more likely to hold favorable attitudes toward the drug and to consider trying it themselves, according to a new study. The research also reveals that parental monitoring and the closeness of parent-child relationships play crucial roles in adolescents’ views about cannabis, often with distinct effects based on […]

Published on December 4, 2024

Owning a home in the US linked to longer life

A new study finds that owning a home in early adult life adds approximately four months to the lives of male Americans born in the early twentieth century. 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 […]

Published on December 4, 2024