Handwashing Can Stop a Virus—So Why Don’t We Do It?
How can behavioral science help us take advantage of one of the most effective measures to prevent the spread of viruses?
How can behavioral science help us take advantage of one of the most effective measures to prevent the spread of viruses?
Exploring the emerging research that suggests the birth control pill could be influencing who women choose as their mates.
Laurie Santos’s evidence-based lessons on becoming happier have moved from the lecture hall to the airwaves.
Early in her career, psychologist Wendy Wood noticed a trend: many of her colleagues struggled to get things done. Intelligence, talent, and motivation didn’t seem to suffice. She set out to discover why.
Failing to close the gap between intention and action is frustrating at best. For sanitation and health behaviors, it can be fatal.
Starting a new habit is very different from breaking an existing one. If you want to give something up, try this advice.