Impulsivity Influences Choices Between Food and Money
Neuroscience researchers from Bochum confirm different strategies when choosing between primary and secondary rewards. The lever is impulsivity. People make decisions every day—from what to wear in the morning to…
Read MoreStudy finds the time of day you move your body makes a difference to your health
Undertaking the majority of daily physical activity in the evening is linked to the greatest health benefits for people living with obesity, according to researchers from the University of Sydney,…
Read MoreAlways Use Cash for These 10 Purchases
THERE ARE SOME THINGS YOU SHOULDN’T USE YOUR CARDS OR PHONE TO PAY FOR. Cash was once considered king. But since we’re able to buy things with a card or…
Read MoreThe 2 biggest mistakes people make in work emails—and how to avoid them
Communicating over email is a necessity for most office workers, and it’s causing a lot of stress. A majority, 60%, of people say the volume of emails they receive at…
Read MoreHow To Navigate Career Gaps On Your Resume During A Job Change
Navigating employment gaps on a resume can feel like traversing a minefield, especially for career changers or those seeking to pivot later in their professional lives. However, the narrative you…
Read MoreBeing organized can actually improve mental health. This is why.
A slew of studies demonstrate the perils of clutter, and how organizing your environment can boost your mood and productivity and reduce stress and anxiety. So why is it so…
Read MorePracticing this soft skill can “make you a genius”
You probably know someone who seems to pick up new talents without even practicing them. They can point out a bad friend or sketchy situation almost instantly. That’s because they’re…
Read MoreTo avoid talking politics with friends or co-workers, try the “white flag approach.”
As November’s general election creeps closer, it’s likely that more political discourse will seep into your social gatherings. For many Americans, these discussions can be uncomfortable, especially if their political leanings differ…
Read MoreHysterical strength’? Fight or flight? This is how your body reacts to extreme stress
In life-threatening situations, your body instantaneously recruits the largest and fastest muscle fibers needed for explosive force and power. A 16-year-old boy lifts a Volkswagen off his pinned neighbor. A mother fights off…
Read MoreLoneliness: Hitting Americans Harder in Mid-Life
Clinical relevance: American adults in middle age experience higher loneliness levels than their European counterparts, potentially due to factors like the wider wealth gap and weaker family ties in the…
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