Each year, do you find yourself failing to accomplish your New Year’s resolution to lose weight or to eat healthier, despite your best intentions? Roberta H. Anding, M.S., shares the most common barriers to changing your eating habits. […]
If you’re like most Americans, you probably peruse the internet for information on the latest trends in nutrition and fitness. However, some of this information is downright fraudulent. Roberta H. Anding, M.S., shares some credible online sources for health and nutrition. […]
Have you ever wondered why quitting habits or taking up new ones is so difficult? As it turns out, willpower is a finite resource and our unconscious mind is to blame. Luckily, Dr. Peter M. Vishton explains how to transform your unconscious from a foe to a friend! […]
We like to believe that we’re in control of all our decisions. But as Psychology professor Dr. Peter M. Vishton explains, many of the actions we take are not governed by free will alone—including something as simple as lifting our hand! […]
“I think, therefore, I am.” Are you sure? Join us as we chat with Dr. Peter M. Vishton, Ph.D., about the role of the conscious mind in decision-making. […]
When it comes to setting and accomplishing goals, you may think that announcing your goal on social media or telling all your friends will increase your likelihood of success. In fact, the opposite is true, as Dr. Peter M. Vishton, Associate Professor of Psychology at William & Mary, explains. […]
A test of several McDonald’s touchscreen menus in the UK came back positive for feces, Metro reported. The menu screens are supposed to serve as substitutes for standing in line to order. How big a concern are daily germs? […]
Have you ever had the frustrating experience of trying to talk to someone in a noisy bar? Or watched a YouTube video that you just can’t stop replaying in your memory? Neuroscience to the rescue! We spoke with Dr. Peter M. Vishton, Associate Professor of Psychology at William & Mary, about brain hacks backed by neuroscience. […]
Do you believe you’re living a healthy lifestyle? If so, you’re not alone—so do 43 percent of Americans. However, we’re consuming more calories than ever. Professor Roberta H. Anding, a lecturer and clinical dietitian at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital, explains why this disconnect exists and what to do about it. […]
When you think of brain exercises, word games or crossword puzzles are probably the first things that come to mind. But your five senses need exercise too! Richard Restak, Clinical Professor of Neurology at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, provides you with visual, auditory, and motor exercises. […]
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