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Silence in Sikeston: Racism Can Make You Sick

SIKESTON, Mo. — In 1942, Mable Cook was a teenager. She was standing on her front porch when she witnessed the lynching of Cleo Wright. In the aftermath, Cook received advice from her father that was intended to keep her safe. “He didn’t want us talking about it,” Cook said. “He told us to forget […]

Published on September 10, 2024

‘Out-of-body’ research could lead to new ways to promote social harmony

Out-of-body experiences, such as near-death experiences, can have a ‘transformative’ effect on people’s ability to experience empathy and connect with others, new research explains. 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 September 9, 2024

Study estimates home blood pressure devices don’t fit properly for more than 17 million US adults

Over-the-counter blood pressure measuring devices offer a simple, affordable way for people to track hypertension at home, but the standard arm-size ranges for these devices won’t appropriately fit millions of U.S. consumers, 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 […]

Published on September 7, 2024