If you've ever wondered why you keep making bad choices, the clue might lie in which cues you rely upon when making a decision.

COVID vaccination is no longer one-size-fits-all: US health officials now leave booster decisions to individuals, and the WHO urges “focused protection” for those at highest risk. Yet without hard ...

Everyday sights and sounds quietly shape the choices people make, often without them realizing it. New research suggests that ...

Some people seem to make bad choice after bad choice, almost as if they're predisposed to it. Honestly, this may not be far from the truth. Emerging research suggests that biology and psychology may ...

Across cultures and continents, most people prefer to tackle life’s toughest choices alone, trusting their own gut or inner voice over the counsel of friends or the wisdom of the crowd, according to a ...

Advisors to municipal bond issuers and borrowers, as well as rating agencies for municipal bonds, want to know that local governments and public agencies are on top of their financial and ...

One of the most challenging aspects of adulthood is making decisions, such as who you choose to date or marry, how you invest your hard-earned money, or where you want to live and work. Although ...

Federal regulators could use a new measure of staffing adequacy to increase public pressure on nursing homes, even if a nationwide rule setting staffing minimums is defeated. A cadre of researchers — ...

Editor’s Note: This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering leadership, personal development and success through the lens of sports. Follow Peak here. Dr. Jennifer Lerner is a professor of ...