Memories of your last meal can help you stay thin

sea-maid submitted, created time 7 months 1 week (www.newscientist.com)

Perhaps it really is possible to think yourself slimmer. Concentrating on a recent meal turns out to significantly reduce the desire to snack, suggesting that certain ways of thinking can curb your appetite.

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decisions are made before you even know it

jane2007 submitted, created time 8 months 3 weeks (www.nature.com)

According to researchers, your brain makes up its mind up to ten seconds before you realize it.

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