We like to think that when faced with an important decision, that intuition or the so called ‘gut feeling’ will help aid us in making the right decision. Research into decision making and statistical reasoning by Kahneman and Tversky has suggested that decisions made by individuals are predictable and often misguided. Consider this scenario: You …
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A study conducted in Hawaii has found that drinking more coffee could reduce middle aged Japanese men’s risk of developing Parkinson’s Disease. This came following increasing Parkinson’s prevalence in the United States, and the lack of treatment to help prevent it’s onset. Researcher G. Webster Ross from the Veterans Affairs Pacific Island Health Care system …
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An absurd statement I know, but what would you do if it were true? Getting cancer doesn’t sound like fun, but then again, I enjoy sleep… I’m sure you have heard claims like this before, whether this be scrolling through Facebook, reading mainstream news or watching ‘How to not get Cancer’ on television. As of …
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