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  Young Cannabis-Smokers Aware of the Health Risks

  July 29, 2013 — 91 percent of on average 20-year-old Swiss men drink alcohol, almost half of whom drink six beverages or more in a row and are thus at-risk consumers. 44 percent of Swiss men smoke tobacco, ... > full story
• Sleep Disorder Research
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  Child Development
   

  Good Eating and Sleep Habits Help Kids Succeed in School

  July 26, 2013 — A good night’s sleep and filling breakfast means more for your child’s academic performance than you may ... > full story
• Consumer Behavior
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  Is Facebook Actually Making Communication About Products and Brands More Interesting?

  July 26, 2013 — Communication channels such as Facebook may be leading consumers to discuss more interesting products, according to a new ... > full story
• Consumer Behavior
  Psychology
   

  Legendary Brands: Why Are Consumers Still Fascinated by the Titanic?

  July 26, 2013 — Brands do not necessarily need to present a clear, well-defined image in order to appeal to consumers, according to a new study. Consider the case of the ... > full story
• Language Acquisition
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  Buying a Used Car? Be Sure to Flatter the Seller

  July 26, 2013 — Consumers set high prices when selling their possessions because they feel threatened, according to a new ... > full story
• Consumer Behavior
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  Psychology
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  Empowering Your Customers? Think Twice About Social Media Campaigns

  July 26, 2013 — Companies that empower consumers by involving them in important processes such as product development shouldn't also try to influence them through social media, according to a new ... > full story
• Consumer Behavior
  Psychology
   

  Why Are Consumers Less Likely to Buy a Product When It's the Only Option?

  July 26, 2013 — Consumers are more likely to search for alternatives when they are given only one option, according to a new ... > full story
• Consumer Behavior
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  From Embarrassing Facebook Posts to Controversial Tweets, Why Are Consumers Oversharing Online?

  July 26, 2013 — Increased use of digital communication is causing consumers to lose their inhibitions and "overshare" online, according to a new ... > full story
• Consumerism
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  Environmental Policies
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  Materialism and Loneliness: Is There Really a Vicious Cycle?

  July 26, 2013 — Despite being much-maligned, materialism is not always bad for consumers. Loneliness may cause materialism, but the opposite is not necessarily true, according to a new ... > full story
• Food
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  Oven-Baked Fish Fingers Have Fewer Furans Than When Fried

  July 26, 2013 — Researchers have discovered that fried fish fingers generate more furanic compounds than those baked in the oven. To be precise, there are three times as many when fried with olive oil and twice as ... > full story

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