Too Cute to Resist: How Design Influences Behavior
Do cute products sell better? To explore this question, researchers measured the effect of cute, playful and whimsical products on consumption and indulgence.
Test participants...
The Joy Of Being Wrong
I recently asked a friend who has been married for over 45 years what the secret was to their enduring bond. “It’s simple,” she...
Do You Have a Ghost Life?
Do you ever wonder about your unlived life? Do you ever wonder about the life you might have had? I have a patient, S,...
Yes, You Can Cultivate Luck – Here’s How
Why do some people seem to have all the luck? Psychologist Richard Wiseman has been researching this question for most of his career and...
Unlock Your Resilience
If the subway is pulling away just as you reach the platform do you take it personally? Will it affect the rest of your...
Why I’m Prescribing a Mediterranean Diet to My Patients
When I was training to become a psychiatrist, I rarely paid attention to what my patients ate. Unless the person had an eating disorder...