Do you struggle to carve out time for exercise? You can actually burn a lot of fat by exercising for far less time per day, but there is one caveat. Professor Ormsbee explains. […]
Is swimming or running a better workout for burning fat? Also, do low-intensity workouts really burn more fat? Professor Ormsbee weighs in on these aerobic exercises. […]
Contrary to claims often made by the fitness industry, research has not found targeted fat reduction exercises (i.e., ab tightening, thigh toning) to be an effective way to achieve your ideal body composition. Instead, for fat loss, Professor Ormsbee recommends an assortment of exercises that involve and impact your whole body. […]
Research has found that catharsis—screaming or punching a pillow—is not the most effective method for addressing anger. How then should we deal with anger when it arises? And is anger always to be avoided? […]
Have you heard that you should punch a pillow to get out some aggression after an angry fight? Professor Vishton examines the research on the effectiveness of this method as an anger-management tool. […]
Whether it’s a relationship with your significant other, a friend, or a colleague, anger can often exacerbate conflicts. Is anger ever necessary, though? Professor Vishton examines the evidence. […]
A retiree walked the equivalent of Earth’s circumference over four years in his hometown, “The Independent” reported. Vinod Bajaj of Limerick, Ireland, began his light exercise in 2016; it recently surpassed 40,075 kilometers (24,901 miles). It began as a weight-loss exercise. […]
Professor Vishton read an account of a woman driving out of a parking lot who nearly hit an older man on a bike. This could have been a nasty confrontation, but it wasn’t. Learn the psychological principle at work. […]
Mirror neuron systems help us to learn from others in that when we see others performing a certain action, we mirror that same action through our own bodily movements. For example, we might cross our arms because our friend does. This system also influences other behaviors, though, as Professor Vishton explains. […]
The emotion of anger has a long reputation as something bad and uncontrolled. As with other aspects of our brains, though, it’s not only possible to outsmart anger, but also to turn anger into something positive and helpful. Professor Vishton explains. […]
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