Author Archives: Sue

Study suggests awareness and cue exposure training may help in controlling overeating and binge eating

From the UC San Diego press release via Newswise: Overeating, whether in children or adults, often takes place even in the absence of hunger, resulting in weight gain and obesity…. Read more »

Study suggests intense hands-on trial periods are best way to learn how to use new products

From the SUNY Buffalo press release: If you’ve ever spent the day after Christmas rifling through the user’s manual of a new device, you’ll be interested to know that intense,… Read more »

Study suggests stress reduction and mindful eating can help prevent weight gain in the overweight

From the University of California, San Francisco press release: Many dread gaining weight during the holiday season, but there may be hope for those who find that stress causes them… Read more »

Research suggests significant gains in cognitive functions tend to involve trade-offs elsewhere

From the University of Warwick press release: Human minds have hit an evolutionary “sweet spot” and – unlike computers – cannot continually get smarter without trade-offs elsewhere, according to research… Read more »

Study discusses use of virtual worlds to help young people develop real world skills

From the Economic and Social Research Council (UK) press release: New research suggests that far from disengaging young people from real life, virtual worlds can provide unique environments that can… Read more »