You enter your quarter into the slot machine and hit the button. Two lemons and a cherry appear in front of you—close to a win, but not quite. For nearly 70 years, researchers believed near misses like these would encourage you to continue gambling, but new research from University of Alberta scientists suggests the near-miss […]
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Golf clubs should introduce crèches to encourage more people to play
Golf clubs should introduce crèches and female toilets ‘to encourage more women to reap the sport’s vast health benefits’ Golf has been linked to improved heart health and a longer life expectancy Being in the fresh air and socialising also boosts a person’s mental wellbeing Although played by 60 million people globally, clubs are ‘male […]
Children should spend more time barefoot to encourage a healthier foot structure
Humans have gone unshod for millions of years; it is only in the last few centuries that people have started wearing shoes. However, a recent survey shows that shoe wearing among young boys isn’t universal. German children and teenagers spend most of their day in shoes, while about 90% of their South African counterparts go […]