Our brain activity could be nudged to make healthier choices

Thursday, June 9, 2016 - 11:21 in Psychology & Sociology

Netflix binge-watching versus a hike in the woods. A cheeseburger versus kale salad. Fentanyl versus Tylenol. New UC Berkeley research suggests our brain activity could be influenced to make the healthier choice. In recording moment-to-moment deliberations by macaque monkeys over which option is likely to yield the most fruit juice, UC Berkeley scientists have captured […]

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