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The scent of coffee appears to boost performance in math
Smelling a coffee-like scent, which has no caffeine in it, creates an expectation for students that they will perform better […]
Category Archives: Life
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Sticking with the wrong choice
University of Minnesota Medical School researchers gain new insight on ‘sunk cost fallacy,’ a cognitive phenomenon that looks at individuals […]
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How looking at the big picture can lead to better decisions
New research suggests how distancing yourself from a decision may help you make the choice that produces the most benefit […]
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Multivitamins do not promote cardiovascular health
Taking multivitamin and mineral supplements does not prevent heart attacks, strokes or cardiovascular death, according to a new analysis of […]
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Restaurants not only feed us, they shape our food preferences
Restaurants are playing an increasingly important role in the food culture of North Americans. In the United States, food prepared […]
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A diet rich in nuts improves sperm count and motility
The inclusion of nuts in a regular diet significantly improves the quality and function of human sperm, according to results […]
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How to show consumers the benefits of genetically modified foods
Genetically modified (GM) foods for human consumption have long been a subject of intense public debate, as well as academic […]
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Why popcorn tastes better when you eat it with chopsticks
Study: Being unconventional makes experiences feel brand new If you are not enjoying your favorite things as much as you […]
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Majority of teenagers need food safety education
A new study from the University of Waterloo highlights a low level of awareness among youth around the proper precautions […]
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Swedes have been brewing beer since the Iron Age, new evidence confirms
Archaeologists at Lund University in Sweden have found carbonised germinated grains showing that malt was produced for beer brewing as […]