Every year on January 1st, the world promises itself to do better. Some people quit smoking, some start a new diet, while still others declare they will cut back on overspending. New Year’s resolutions are nothing new, and neither is the failure many people feel a few weeks later. Why is it so hard for us to keep our promises to ourselves? According to studies, nearly 50% of ... Continue Reading
Exercise May Stave Off Junk Food Cravings
Brain science hints at several ways to keep our junk food cravings from turning into over-consumption. This post from Forbes turns the spot light on lessons from brain science on how to stop over-eating. Put our brains into the modern food environment, and you have a recipe for disaster. Our brains are hardwired to crave calorie-dense foods, this craving no doubt arising from ... Continue Reading
To Stick With Your Diet, Relying On Willpower Alone May Not Be Enough
This article reports a research that suggests that the most effective way to beat temptations is to avoid facing them in the first place. If you are trying to lose weight or save for the future, new research suggests avoiding temptation may increase your chances of success compared to relying on willpower alone. The study on self-control by researchers from the Universities of ... Continue Reading