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Saturday, July 27, 2013

ScienceDaily: Living Well News

ScienceDaily: Living Well News


Is Facebook actually making communication about products and brands more interesting?

Posted: 26 Jul 2013 10:13 AM PDT

Communication channels such as Facebook may be leading consumers to discuss more interesting products, according to a new study.

Legendary brands: Why are consumers still fascinated by the Titanic?

Posted: 26 Jul 2013 10:12 AM PDT

Brands do not necessarily need to present a clear, well-defined image in order to appeal to consumers, according to a new study. Consider the case of the Titanic.

Buying a used car? Be sure to flatter the seller

Posted: 26 Jul 2013 10:12 AM PDT

Consumers set high prices when selling their possessions because they feel threatened, according to a new study.

Empowering your customers? Think twice about social media campaigns

Posted: 26 Jul 2013 10:12 AM PDT

Companies that empower consumers by involving them in important processes such as product development shouldn't also try to influence them through social media, according to a new study.

Why are consumers less likely to buy a product when it's the only option?

Posted: 26 Jul 2013 10:12 AM PDT

Consumers are more likely to search for alternatives when they are given only one option, according to a new study.

From embarrassing Facebook posts to controversial Tweets, why are consumers oversharing online?

Posted: 26 Jul 2013 10:12 AM PDT

Increased use of digital communication is causing consumers to lose their inhibitions and "overshare" online, according to a new study.

Materialism and loneliness: Is there really a vicious cycle?

Posted: 26 Jul 2013 09:16 AM PDT

Despite being much-maligned, materialism is not always bad for consumers. Loneliness may cause materialism, but the opposite is not necessarily true, according to a new study.

Oven-baked fish fingers have fewer furans than when fried

Posted: 26 Jul 2013 04:40 AM PDT

Researchers have discovered that fried fish fingers generate more furanic compounds than those baked in the oven. To be precise, there are three times as many when fried with olive oil and twice as many with sunflower oil. These compounds improve the food's organoleptic characteristics, but are believed to be toxic and carcinogenic.

Kids' sleep patterns affected by electronic media time and media presence in the bedroom

Posted: 25 Jul 2013 05:23 PM PDT

Children's sleep disruption is worse with increased time spent watching TV or playing on the computer, finds new research.

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