News tagged with consumption choices
Personal genetic profiling services lack evidence for claims
Direct-to-consumer personal genetic profiling services that claim to predict people's health risks by analysing their DNA are often inconclusive and companies that sell them should provide better information about the evidence ...
Oct 12, 2010 |
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In order to save biodiversity, society’s behaviour must change
(PhysOrg.com) -- Leading conservationists warn that in order to save biodiversity, society's behaviour must change.
Sep 09, 2010 |
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Four unhealthy behaviors combine to increase death risk
Four unhealthy behaviors -- smoking, lack of physical activity, poor diet and alcohol consumption -- appear to be associated with a substantially increased risk of death when combined, according to a report in the April 26 ...
Apr 26, 2010 |
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Diet Quality Worsens as Alcohol Intake Increases
(PhysOrg.com) -- People who drink more are also likely to eat less fruit and consume more calories from a combination of alcoholic beverages and foods high in unhealthy fats and added sugars, according to a new study by researchers ...
Mar 25, 2010 |
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Too many choices? New study says more is usually better
Are we overloaded and paralyzed by too many choices, or is it good to have so many options? A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research says the jury is still out on so-called "choice overload."
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Jan 19, 2010 |
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Talking to ourselves: How consumers navigate choices and inner conflict
From simple decisions like "Should I eat this brownie?" to bigger questions such as "Should my next car be a hybrid?" consumers are involved in an inner dialogue that reflects thoughts and perspectives of their different ...
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Nov 17, 2009 |
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Company You Keep Influences How Much You Eat
(PhysOrg.com) -- Thin friends who eat a lot could put your waistline in danger. That’s the warning from researchers studying how other people’s weight and food choices influence how much we eat.
Aug 24, 2009 |
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Family planning a major environmental impact
Some people who are serious about wanting to reduce their "carbon footprint" on the Earth have one choice available to them that may yield a large long-term benefit - have one less child.
Jul 31, 2009 |
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Learning curve: Tricks to resist temptation
Here's good news for dieters who face food challenges in the break room every day: A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research shows that our resistance gets a boost after we've just been exposed to similar temptations.
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Mar 31, 2009 |
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Full disclosure: People will make healthier choices if restaurants provide nutritional data
As more and more Americans eat meals outside the home, the country also faces an epidemic of obesity. An association between eating out and weight-related diseases has led to demands for nutritional labeling of restaurant ...
Mar 31, 2009 |
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