Using Psychology to Control Weight

Using Psychology to Control Weight

12 Oct 2015: Decades ago I set a lifetime maximum weight for myself. I did that because I knew that prevention of weight gain is easier than weight loss. I have done well over the years in keeping within my maximum, 170 pounds (77.1 kilograms). When I went a few...

What is your personality?

If you were to listen to one Christmas song right now, which would you choose? Make a decision before you read on – I don’t want to bias your response. Your choice may tell something about you as a person, or, as psychologists say, about your personality (your...

How generous are you?

I just read an article about which nations are the most generous. The researchers defined “generous” by asking individuals whether in the past month they had donated money to a cause, helped a stranger, and volunteered with an organization. If they said...