Tag Archives: television
Why Do Sad Movies Make Us Happy?
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on March 23, 2013
A new Ohio State University study reveals why we feel so good after watching a tearjerker like “Titanic”. (originally posted 3/28/12, revised and updated 3/22/13) Titanic is one of the most popular movies of all time. But Titanic is [...]
Can Too Much TV In Childhood Lead To A Life Of Crime?
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on February 18, 2013
Excessive television watching in childhood is linked to antisocial behavior and criminality in adulthood. Attention Parents!! Are your kids spending too much time parked in front of the TV? Well you better listen up now… or risk having [...]
The Incredible Power Of Our Thoughts
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on June 27, 2012
Welcome to 6/27/12 podcast of The Healthy Mind with Dr. Zafirides. This may be the most important podcast episode of The Healthy Mind ever. Please join Dr. Z as he discusses the incredible power of our thoughts. He explains how what we think [...]
$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
Pulling A Fast One: How Consumers React to Zippy Disclaimers at the End of Ads
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on September 08, 2011
Consumers react negatively to most quick disclaimers at the end of ads, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. But if the fast disclaimer comes from a trusted company, consumers will let it slide. Continue reading
Watching 6 Hours of Television a Day Could Shorten Your Life Expectancy by 5 Years
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on September 07, 2011
Watching TV for an average of six hours a day could shorten the viewer’s life expectancy by almost five years, indicates research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Continue reading
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