In our Willpower Program, we describe a 1993 study at Brigham Young University. The results of this study show that 95% of the students who worked with an Accountability Partner achieved their goal, versus only 15% of the students who did not work with an...
In a report published on June 2012, Angela Duckworth, Associate Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, made a bold statement: It is not lack of intelligence, but rather the lack self-discipline, which is responsible for poor academic results in American adolescents. “We believe”, she said, “that...
The smoke point of various oils and fats is the point at which the oil begins to break down both nutritionally and from a flavor perspective. A lot has been said about the downside of high heat cooking such as frying and broiling in the...
I’ve been excited about the research showing that coffee is not all that bad for us… The Science: In fact, it’s been associated with a decrease in “all-cause mortality” (though, admittedly, the study had some significant flaws). But, as I tell my patients frequently, the research about...
As the days are becoming more chilly and the sun is setting earlier, I’m thinking about the changing of the seasons and how it affects our health. The Science Chronobiology is the science of biological rhythms. Unbeknownst to many of us, our bodies are deeply affected by...
A new review of studies supports the use of the Mediterranean style diet to lower cardiovascular risk. The diet consists of the following: high monounsaturated/saturated fat ratio (read more olive oil, less butter, more nuts and seeds, fewer animal products), low to moderate...
I’ve been looking into the issue of palm oil used in many food products in lieu of butter or hydrogenated fats. The Science: It turns out not all palm oils are alike! High oleic palm oil has a higher portion of oleic acid (the fat found in...
Question of the day: is there any truth to the old adage “Eat Breakfast like a King, Lunch like a Lord, Dinner like a pauper”? The Science It turns out that a study published in the journal Obesity in 2014 found that eating your largest meal at...
In this news post, I’ll elaborate on the four lifestyles recommended by a scientist for boosting your willpower and possibly changing how your life unfolds. The Science: Neuroscientists have reported that there are four major lifestyle factors affecting the efficacy of our willpower. Below are recommended interventions...
Can you imagine your life with double your existing willpower? Would your career soar to new heights, would your state of wellness improve demonstrably, would your personal relationships become more meaningful? We drive our lives with the power of our will. But what is willpower? Are...
