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Social drinking also a well-worn path to alcohol use disorder

When picturing a ‘typical’ alcoholic, people tend to imagine a person drinking at home alone. But that focus overlooks the social origins of many serious alcohol problems. 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 […]

Published on May 6, 2025

A long and ongoing look at the secrets of human longevity and healthy aging

Researchers participating in the Cilento Initiative on Aging Outcomes or CIAO study will gather in Acciaroli (Pollica-Cilento) Salerno, Italy to review a decade of work and plan their next steps. Launched in 2016, the CIAO study seeks to identify key factors (biological, psychological and social) that promote healthy aging and extreme longevity. Read Full Article […]

Published on May 5, 2025

Gorilla study reveals complex pros and cons of friendship

Friendship comes with complex pros and cons — possibly explaining why some individuals are less sociable, according to a new study of gorillas. 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 Self-Enhancement […]

Published on May 5, 2025