What’s a sure way to derail that diet? Eat your meals away from home.
A study found that eating at a restaurant with friends or family may up
your odds of cheating by about 60 percent. And you’re even more likely
to ditch the diet plan when dining at someone else’s home. Researchers
say social settings may distract you and lead to mindless eating. Source Link
You
may not think you’re a fan of poetry but your brain likes it. A study
found that part of the brain that registers sensory response was
instantly activated when people were given sentences to read with a
poetic structure. People usually rated the poetic lines as good but the
non-poetic sentences were not pleasing to the ear. Source Link
You
can pocket a quarter-million dollars for breaking the rules or shaking
up the status quo. The MIT Media Lab’s new Disobedience Award is
offering $250,000 to a person who disobeys accepted rules in an effort
to advance an idea or accomplish a goal that’s nonviolent and creative. Source Link
