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What animal societies can teach us about aging

Red deer may become less sociable as they grow old to reduce the risk of picking up diseases, while older house sparrows seem to have fewer social interactions as their peers die off, according to new research which shows humans are not the only animals to change our social behaviour as we age. Read Full […]

Published on October 28, 2024

When is a heat wave just a heat wave, and when is it climate change?

A new study used the 2023 heat wave in Texas and Louisiana as a test case for establishing processes that tease out whether particular weather events are climate change related. 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 […]

Published on October 28, 2024

Children’s BMI can affect their future lung function

An abnormal BMI in children — be it high or low — can now be associated with impaired lung function, but if their BMI is normalized before they reach adulthood, the impairment can be offset, researchers report. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute […]

Published on October 28, 2024