Beyond willpower: What really makes a diet succeed
Introduction In the first part of this article we took a sobering look at the...
The social engine behind weight stigmas: About the reality of our food choices
The meaning of food Food is undeniably much more than mere nutrition, it’s a social...
What drives overtraining? Being pushed to the physical limits of exercise - Literature review
Introduction Regular moderate-intensity exercise has been extensively promoted by health and lifestyle professionals for years,...
Does personality change, and can we shift it consciously in a desired direction?- Literature review
Can personality change? The understanding of personality has evolved much over time, and the factors...
Is there safety in numbers? The more people present, the greater the chance that someone help?
Let’s take two potential scenarios. One (Scenario A) is that you’re walking down a dark...
The busted myth that if unsure of the answer, it’s best to stick with the initial hunch
A common dilemma when it comes to answering tricky questions on the spot or taking...
The myth that it’s better to express anger than to hold it in
There is an extensive debate on whether expressing anger or not is the better way...
The bias that men are viewed as professionals, while women as hobby athletes
There is a strong bias around athletic performance by gender as men are commonly viewed...
The belief that mental skills cannot be taught
Mental skills are one of the most significant factors of competition success in most sports,...
The bias that women in certain sports are often seen as being non-feminine
There are various qualities associated with gender. These qualities are socially constructed and dependent on...