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Removing temptation more effective than willpower
July 26, 2013 by NewsBot
When trying to lose weight have you found yourself sneaking visits to the cookie jar despite a promise to yourself that this time it wouldn't happen? Well a new study suggests a better strategy is not having cookies in the house in the first place. Avoiding temptation appears to be more effective for self-control than willpower, especially for very impulsive people...