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Morphing facial technology sheds light on the boundaries of self-recognition

Facial recognition is a critical part of self-image and social interactions. In an era of advanced digital technology, we face intriguing questions about communication and identity. How does altering our facial identity affect our sense of ‘self’ and our interactions with others? Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on August 30, 2024

Depression Could Be Early Sign of Alzheimer’s Disease

In some people, new-onset depression may stem from the same buildup of toxic plaques in the brain that have long been linked to Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. “Our findings provide additional support for depressive symptoms as an early feature of preclinical… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on August 30, 2024

Catching up on sleep on weekends may lower heart disease risk by up to 20%

Modern lifestyles mean many people are sleep deprived on work or school days, and try to ‘catch-up’ with compensatory sleep on weekends. A new study of more than 90,000 individuals showed that those who had the most catch-up sleep on weekends had a 20% lower risk of developing heart disease than those with the least. […]

Published on August 29, 2024