We found this research not only fascinating, but directly connected to many important goals -- exercising, losing weight, reducing stress and even conquering fears. The New York Times recently pointed out several studies indicating that when you exercise regularly, over time you grow new brain cells that are resistant to anxiety.
The folks at Obesity Panacea describe some very interesting research in which individuals listening to detailed weight-loss podcasts over a 12 week period lost weight.
I'm only half kidding when I say that I think LOLcats may be one of the most important achievements of our time... This interview is really quite interesting and, in its own way, profound.
This just makes me angry. USA Today reports that, to make up for the profits they'll lose when new regulations curb their worst practices, some credit card companies are coming up with whole new fees, including an "inactivity" fee if the card hasn't been used in 12 months.
As is often the way in psychological studies, by "people" we mean college students. Nevertheless, these study results have the ring of truth. A series of small experiments conducted by Loran Nordgren of the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, showed that those who were most certain of their willpower -- who thought they didn't need any extra help resisting temptation -- were actually the most likely to succumb.
Okay, what could be the surprise here? You already know that lots of TV watching isn't good for kids (or anyone else). So how could the latest research lower your opinion even more? Here's how:
