The next time you feel your willpower slipping as you pass that mouth-watering dessert case, tighten your muscles. A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research says firming muscles can shore up self-control.
Social Sciences
Oct 18, 2010
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(PhysOrg.com) -- We all know how fussy kids can be about their food, but now new research suggests they're not the only ones.
Plants & Animals
Jul 19, 2010
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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.
Social Sciences
Mar 31, 2009
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Animals can re-establish their use of smell to detect siblings, even following an interruption such as prolonged hibernation, research at the University of Chicago on ground squirrels shows.
Feb 13, 2009
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Have you ever encountered a subpar hotel breakfast while on holiday? You don't really like the food choices on offer, but since you already paid for the meal as part of your booking, you force yourself to eat something anyway ...
Social Sciences
Nov 27, 2023
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COVID-19, rather than the threat of climate change, has spurred Australians to become more sustainable, according to research from The University of Queensland.
Social Sciences
Aug 18, 2022
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People are more likely to choose a healthy food option than an unhealthy food option among people from different social groups because they fear being judged negatively for their choices.
Social Sciences
May 12, 2022
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A new book published by researchers at the University of Sydney and Curtin University explores how global food production and consumption are impacting the environment and contributing to emissions, offering a positive, sustainable ...
Environment
May 9, 2022
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Nearly half the world's population suffer from poor nutrition linked to too much or not enough food, a global assessment said Tuesday with wide-ranging impacts on health and the planet.
Social Sciences
Nov 23, 2021
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Understanding what drives food choices can help high-volume food service operations like universities reduce waste, according to a new study.
Social Sciences
Apr 2, 2021
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