Merv Mandelbaum 
Mindfulness meditation is getting all sorts of good press lately. It’ll cure your wandering attention and keep you from being so easily influenced by others, and new research suggests that it can improve your reaction to the sunk-cost fallacy. Not familiar with the sunk-cost fallacy? Actually, you’ve probably used it … Read More
You say gossip, a psychologist says “reputational information sharing”. Either way, we’re talking about talking about each other—who works hard, who’s a slacker, who’s trustworthy, who’s having an affair, who’s bringing doughnuts to work, and who’s stealing from the break room fridge. That’s all gossip, and, according to a new … Read More
Hit the bar boys—it’s good for your mental health. A study conducted in Scotland has found that men, aged 30-50, found mental health benefits by drinking in groups in pubs. Researchers found that Scottish men tend to keep things to themselves and not talk about their mental health, but that … Read More
Can a cup of coffee help you while learning a new task? Yes—if you drink it afterwards. According to a study published in Nature Neuroscience, coffee’s reputation as a study aid is deserved, but timing plays a role too. Researchers had 160 healthy young adults complete a learning task, which … Read More
Know that old chestnut about the fat guy who orders a triple burger, extra large fries, and an extra-large diet pop? Well, new research suggests that it’s true. A study published in the American Journal of Public Health found that overweight people who drank diet pop ended up eating more … Read More
