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- How genetics shape our addictions: Genes predict the brain's reaction to smoking
- Under the influence: Reminders of money impact consumer decision-making
- Eat dessert first? It might help you control your diet
- What do saving money and losing weight have in common?
- Vitamin C and beta-carotene might protect against dementia
- Second-hand smoking damages memory
| How genetics shape our addictions: Genes predict the brain's reaction to smoking Posted: 11 Sep 2012 09:53 AM PDT Have you ever wondered why some people find it so much easier to stop smoking than others? New research shows that vulnerability to smoking addiction is shaped by our genes. A new study shows that people with genetically fast nicotine metabolism have a significantly greater brain response to smoking cues than those with slow nicotine metabolism.  |
| Under the influence: Reminders of money impact consumer decision-making Posted: 11 Sep 2012 09:53 AM PDT When reminded of money (not cost), consumers are more likely to evaluate a new product based on its primary features or brand name, according to a new study.  |
| Eat dessert first? It might help you control your diet Posted: 11 Sep 2012 09:53 AM PDT Consumers watching their diet should pay close attention to the amount of unhealthy foods they eat, but can relax when it comes to healthier options, according to a new study.  |
| What do saving money and losing weight have in common? Posted: 11 Sep 2012 09:53 AM PDT Consumers will pay more when they are given different options to pursue short-term goals, but will pay more for similar options when pursuing long-term goals, according to a new study.  |
| Vitamin C and beta-carotene might protect against dementia Posted: 11 Sep 2012 07:30 AM PDT Researchers in Germany have discovered that the serum-concentration of the antioxidants vitamin C and beta-carotene are significantly lower in patients with mild dementia than in control persons. It might thus be possible to influence the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease by a person's diet or dietary antioxidants.  |
| Second-hand smoking damages memory Posted: 11 Sep 2012 06:13 AM PDT Non-smokers who live with or spend time with smokers are damaging their memory, according to new research.  |
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