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The Science Of Menu Design: How Restaurants Can Make You Choose A Salad Over A Cheeseburger
Fast Company: Responding to the rise of American obesity rates, some politicians have proposed regulations that would require restaurateurs to reduce portion sizes, eliminate drive-thrus, and limit soft drink sizes. Brian Wansink, author of Slim By Design
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Guys Prefer Electric Shocks to Boredom
Scientific American: How often have you longed to have time to just sit quietly and think? Well, be careful what you wish for. Because a study shows that many people find such interludes incredibly unpleasant.
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The Restaurant Menu That Nudges People Toward Healthy Food
The Atlantic: The diner menu is a peculiar thing: It’s meant to be scrutinized when one is, at best, hungover. But it’s packed with a dizzying array of options that requires a sharp mind to
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Introspective or Narcissistic?
The New York Times: Some people like to keep a journal. Some people think it’s a bad idea. People who keep a journal often see it as part of the process of self-understanding and personal
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People Who Feel They Have A Purpose In Life Live Longer
NPR: We know that happiness and social connection can have positive benefits on health. Now research suggests that having a sense of purpose or direction in life may also be beneficial. To find out if
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Why Nice Entrepreneurs Finish First
Inc.: Wharton professor and author of bestseller Give and Take Adam Grant talks with Inc.‘s Eric Schurenberg about the latest research on giving, taking, success, networking, and more. There’s nothing wrong with enjoying the warm glow of altruism
