• May 3, 2024

Are you aware of your horoscope? What do you do when you hear that it will not go very well in the day? According to a study published in the Journal Consumer Research , people who believe in horoscopes eat sweeter.

According to the investigation of the University of South Carolina, When people believe that their day will not have good news, that is, the horoscope is negative, they are more likely to have impulsive behavior.

Influence on appetite

The researchers Hyeongmin Kim, of the Johns Hopkins University, as well as Katina Kulow, and Thomas Kramer, of the University of South Carolina , explain that horoscopes have a strong influence in Western cultures, when making decisions.

In the study, the authors point out that people who believed in a fixed destiny did not lose their concentration to satisfy the craving for something sweet; while those who trust that they can change their luck succumb to temptation.

Even this discovery can be used to persuade people's minds to consume high-calorie foods, as a reward for an unpleasant moment.

However, remember that it is best to think objectively and analyze things before making a decision, in this way you will maintain a healthy and happy life. And you, do you listen to the horoscopes?
 

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