Julia Thomas 
Don’t be tempted into ordering ‘healthy’ fast food. It might be more unhealthy for you You feel great about yourself when you order something “healthy” at your fast food store. But the healthy option might be just as bad for you as a triple bacon cheeseburger, fries and a Coke. Why? You’ve come under the spell of the health-halo … Read more
Hugs are like drugs, scientists say. Here are six amazing effects hugging has on your body and brain. You already know hugging feels good. What you might not know is that hugging is also good for your health and well-being. Here are six astonishing physiological and psychological benefits of hugging revealed in recent scientific studies. 1) Hugging Protects … Read more
Walking in nature is one of the best ways to inspire creativity and provide a quick mental boost A growing body of research says that if you’re looking for creative inspiration, the last place you should be is sitting at your desk. Scientists say that one of the best ways to switch your mental machinery … Read more
Can an online quiz reveal your deep, subconscious feelings about racism and other matters of prejudice? Where does racism come from? None of us are born racist, or sexist or homophobic. So how do we transform from innocent babes, to opinionated adults with firmly held prejudices, biases and sometimes even racist beliefs? The answer is … Read more
Forget about multi-tasking. Neuroscience says it doesn’t make us more productive, it actually slows us down. Multi-tasking is great, isn’t it? You can get things done so much quicker. Like working with 50 browser tabs open at the same time. Or writing emails as you’re driving to work. Well, if this sounds like you, then … Read more
Too much choice is a recipe for unhappiness, anxiety and dissatisfaction with life “After millions of years of survival based on simple distinctions, it may simply be that we are biologically unprepared for the number of choices we face in the modern world” Schwartz, 2004 Economists and business leaders tell us that more choice is better. But, … Read more
Persuasion is not an art, it’s a science. These are the 6 classic principles of influence you need to know. What makes someone good at persuading others? Is it about confidence? A charming personality? Or perhaps it’s all down to good looks? One thing is for sure, when it come to wielding influence. some people are … Read more
When you order food using your iPad or tablet, your subconscious brain is tricked into buying more than you intended. Isn’t it great that you can do so many things with iPad apps? Well, maybe it isn’t always so great. Psychologists and food industry experts now agree that when we use an iPad or tablet to order food … Read more
