Tag Archives: consumers
How Fast Thinking Leads to Costly Risk-Taking
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on February 23, 2012
Do you consider yourself a big risk-taker? Or, are you someone who tends to “play it safe” when it comes to important decisions? Is our level of risk-taking part of our personality and fixed? Or can an individual’s level of risk-taking be modified? Continue reading
#011 Fish Oil & Your Mood, Dr. Sears Interview
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on February 07, 2012
Dr. Sears and I will discuss the benefit of incorporating fish oils into your diet. We talk about the anti-inflammatory action of fish oils and how that relates to our emotions as well as other aspects of our health. We’ll discuss how to get the best quality fish oils, what Krill Oil is (or isn’t) about. He also will show us how to be aware and minimize inflammation in our bodies simply by changing our diet! Continue reading
$29 for 70 items or 70 items for $29? Which Sounds Better?
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on January 19, 2012
Here at The Healthy Mind, we do our best to provide you with the latest health news on emotional health and well-being. Some of the most fascinating news on human behavior comes from the growing field of consumer psychology. Make no mistake about it, every aspect of the consumer’s mind is being studied every single day of the year. It serves us well to understand what the latest research tells us about human nature. Continue reading
#005 Overcoming Procrastination
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on December 28, 2011
Welcome to 12/27/11 podcast of The Healthy Mind with Dr. Zafirides. Do you find yourself putting things off until the last minute? This week Dr. Z goes over the psychology of procrastination. He discusses why we put things off and reviews some easy – but surprising – tips to help you get things done. You won’t want to miss it! Continue reading
Saying You Want To Buy Something Increases the Chances You Actually Will
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on December 19, 2011
You are in the Apple store and you have that iPad in your hand. You really, really want it. But you aren’t sure. Should you buy it? Yes it’s beautiful, but so is that cash in your bank account. What to do? Well… if you simply state, “I want to buy this iPad!!!”, you have just increased your odds of becoming a proud owner of a shiny new iPad. Continue reading
We Take Greater Financial Risks When Participating in an Online Community
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on November 05, 2011
Every investor wants to be as informed as possible before making an investment decision. Today, a wealth of financial information can be online with just a few click of the mouse. Often times, investors look to online forums and other financial communities to share ideas and information. Continue reading
Why Telling a Little White Lie Can Get Very Expensive
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on October 29, 2011
We’ve all been there, right? We have all uttered that little white lie to get out of an uncomfortable situation, never thinking it would cost us that much. Continue reading
Moderate to High Stress Levels Can Shorten Your Life
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on October 24, 2011
Well, the latest research on men and stress deserves your attention. A new study out of Oregon State University concludes that males who experience moderate to high levels of stressful life events over a number of years have a 50% higher mortality rate. Continue reading
Describing a Delicious Cupcake Makes Us Love it LESS?
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on October 24, 2011
It turns out that when people share their thoughts about products or experiences, their opinions can really intensify. But according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research, it all depends upon whether we are talking about something that is sensory or practical. Continue reading
How Social Isolation Affects Our Consumer Behavior
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on October 24, 2011
It is an amazing irony today. We live in a time of technological innovation that allows an unprecedented level of communication to occur between people. Be it Twitter, Facebook or any other social media, we have never been more connected. Continue reading
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