Physical and Mental Health - Exercise, Fitness and Activity
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Why telling people they could get sick in the future won't persuade them to be healthy now

Why telling people they could get sick in the future won't persuade them to be healthy now | Physical and Mental Health - Exercise, Fitness and Activity | Scoop.it
People tend to value potential future rewards less than similar immediate rewards when they must choose between them. Psychologists and economists call this “delay discounting”.
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Physical and Mental Health - Exercise, Fitness and Activity
Healthy body, healthy mind! Physical Exercise, Fitness, Running, Jogging, Gym and Activity. Twitter Hashtag: #GymEd
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