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Caution: fantasising can cloud your decisions

Positive fantasies might lead people to acquire biased information—to learn more about the pros rather than the cons
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Don’t forget to get some sun

New research has found that chronic low vitamin D levels make simple tasks such as climbing stairs and walking difficult as we age
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All it takes is changing one bad habit

Researchers from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine found that simply changing one bad habit has a domino effect on others
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Gut rules the head in money matters

The findings show that individuals who have a strong 'gut-reaction' and are in tune with their own physical responses are more likely to reject unfair financial offers, even if this decision results in personal losses
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What spats say about your marriage

If your partner is angry, you are likely to miss the fact that your partner might also be feeling sad
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The suspense behind suspicion revealed!

The study authors believe a person's baseline suspicion may have important consequences for his or her financial success
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Planning doesn’t always work

Specific planning helped people who had a single goal on their to-do list, but not people with multiple goals
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A high-sugar diet is bitter news for your brain

Eating a high-fructose diet alters your brain's ability to learn and remember information. Thankfully, omega-3 fatty acids can save you
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How the brain reacts to negative language!

A new study has revealed that, when exposed to negative words in our native language, our brain blocks access to them
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What leads to a positive body image

A new study has identified five factors that can help promote a positive body image in young women