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Facebook and Twitter more tempting than sex: study

Facebook and Twitter more tempting than sex: study | Science News | Scoop.it

A study arousing interest online Friday found that checking Facebook or Twitter is more alluring than sex for those immersed in Internet Age lifestyles.

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To Resist Temptation, Put It Off | Dieting & Postponement | Willpower & Self-Control | LiveScience

To Resist Temptation, Put It Off | Dieting & Postponement | Willpower & Self-Control | LiveScience | Science News | Scoop.it
Postponing having a treat until an unspecified later time makes it more likely that you'll resist temptation, new research finds.
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The next time feel the urge to eat something sweet or something deep fried, keep in mind that it pays off to shove that thought aside until much later. New research suggest that by resisting such unhealthy cravings and temptations, the act of keeping temptation at arms length can help in dieting schemes in the long run!

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Fighting Willpower’s Catch-22 - Science News

Fighting Willpower’s Catch-22 - Science News | Science News | Scoop.it
Resisting desires makes ensuing ones more tempting...
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How Mindfulness Makes the Brain Immune to Temptation | Psychology Today

How Mindfulness Makes the Brain Immune to Temptation | Psychology Today | Science News | Scoop.it

In my new book The Willpower Instinct, I describe one of my favorite studies of self-control. I call it the "torture experiment." It reveals how mindfulness can help us break free from even the most difficult habits

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