Our Senses and Emotions

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Eating in the Time of Coronavirus

Rachel Herz Ph.D. on April 13, 2020

Are you experiencing "the coronavirus 15"? Here's how you may have gotten there and a few ways to counter it.

Are you experiencing "the coronavirus 15"? Here's how you may have gotten there and a few ways to counter it.

Diet

Are We Stupid to Make Dieting a New Year’s Resolution?

Rachel Herz Ph.D. on December 28, 2019

Why long-term dieting success is so difficult.

Why long-term dieting success is so difficult.

Diet

Some Fun Facts About Food

Rachel Herz Ph.D. on August 4, 2018

Craving a snack? Check this out.

Craving a snack? Check this out.

Consumer Behavior

How to Make Food Sweeter Without Adding Any Sugar

Rachel Herz Ph.D. on April 5, 2018

Want a sweeter treat without extra sugar? Try this simple trick.

Want a sweeter treat without extra sugar? Try this simple trick.

Relationships

Food Is Love

Rachel Herz Ph.D. on February 12, 2018

How sweet food tastes to your lover could tell you how they feel about you.

How sweet food tastes to your lover could tell you how they feel about you.

Diet

If the Patriots Win, It Could Change How You Eat Next Week

Rachel Herz Ph.D. on February 2, 2018

Watching the Big Game on Sunday? Beware: If your team loses it will not only make you feel bad, it could lead you to overeat.

Watching the Big Game on Sunday? Beware: If your team loses it will not only make you feel bad, it could lead you to overeat.