First Annual Elizabeth Capaldi Phillips Lecture Held at University of Florida

Nutrition

The first annual Elizabeth Capaldi Phillips Lecture was held in honor of the APS Past President’s work on the psychology of eating. More

Can Babies Learn to Love Vegetables?

In a laboratory in Denver, on a decommissioned U.S. Army base, a baby sits in a high chair with two electrodes attached to his chest. To his left, on a small table, a muffin tin holds four numbered cups, each filled with a green substance. On the walls and the ceiling, four cameras More

THERE’S A SIMPLE WAY TO MAKE HEALTHY FOOD APPEALING

In a new study, researchers found that evocative labels such as “twisted citrus glazed carrots” and “ultimate chargrilled asparagus” can get people to choose and consume more vegetables than they otherwise would—as long as the food is prepared flavorfully. “This is radically different from our current cultural approach to healthy More

Touting Flavor Before Nutrition Encourages Healthy Eating

Evocative labels such as “twisted citrus glazed carrots” and “ultimate chargrilled asparagus” can get people to eat more vegetables than they otherwise would—as long as the food is prepared flavorfully, a nationwide study shows. More

New Research From Clinical Psychological Science

A sample of research exploring pain and self-injury, associative activation and false memories, flashbacks in PTSD, and a potential contributor to obesity. More

Context Shapes Choice of Healthy Foods

Given a choice between indulgent and healthy foods, what will most people pick? Research suggests the answer may depend on what other foods sit on the grocery shelf nearby. More