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Problems managing money may surface shortly before Alzheimer's disease sets in

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

created Sep 21, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New research finds poor money management skills may indicate that a person with mild memory problems will soon develop Alzheimer's disease. The study is published in the September 22, 2009, print issue of Neurology, the me ...


Even in tough times, savvy shoppers reluctant to give up grocery favourites, new study shows

Other Sciences / Other

created Nov 10, 2008 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Along with the price of petrol, the cost of groceries is a major concern for most Australians. New University of Western Sydney research reveals the pivotal role that emotions and brand loyalty have on our ...





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As prices rise, find ways to trim grocery bills

Other Sciences / Other

created May 05, 2008 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (7) | comments 0

The rising cost of gas, diesel fuel and other forms of energy can affect the price of many other things that we purchase, from milk and bread to coffee and sugar. It can be a real challenge to keep family food costs manageable ...


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Stop & Shop Supermarket Chain Goes Hi-Tech

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Aug 29, 2008 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (36) | comments 2

Your next trip to Stop & Shop may be little more than just placing items into your wagon and paying for them at the cashier's checkout counter.


News coverage of trans fat prompts shoppers to avoid certain products

Medicine & Health / Health

created Apr 20, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

News coverage about the harmful effects of trans fat, combined with labeling information, may influence consumers' short-term purchases of foods high in trans fat, but is not enough to prompt shoppers to avoid these potentially ...


Protecting your virtual privacy

Technology / Internet

created Nov 03, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 1

The details of your personal life, such as grocery purchases and pizza topping preferences, are collected every day ― online and by club and discount cards from the gym, department store and supermarket. Though this ...


Why or 'wine-not' let New York groceries sell wine?

Other Sciences / Economics

created Dec 16, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- A Cornell researcher has developed simulation models to predict the economic implications of selling wine in New York grocery stores. With a new law, the state could reap about $22 million a year.


Online shoppers leaving purchases behind

Technology / Internet

created Jun 23, 2009 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (2) | comments 3

People shopping online are likely to bail out on planned purchases before making the final click to submit their orders, often because they are surprised by high shipping costs and other fees, according to a new survey out ...


Lack of retail grocery competition impacts Australians' health

Medicine & Health / Health

created Oct 06, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Limited competition in the grocery sector could be having a serious effect on public health, according to a University of Queensland study published today in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public ...


Shopping study: Do free samples really make you buy products?

Other Sciences / Other

created Dec 14, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- As you do your holiday shopping this year, you'll probably encounter plenty of free sample stands at the big warehouse stores and grocery stores. Common sense might tell you that eating a bunch of samples ...


Losing while cruising to the store: Obesity linked to fewer neighborhood food options

Medicine & Health / Health

created Oct 27, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Contrary to what you might believe, living near a variety of restaurants, convenience stores, supermarkets and even fast food outlets actually lowers your risk for obesity, according to a new study from the University of ...


Shopping behavior: Consumers flock together, but don't necessarily buy

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Apr 20, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Consumers are attracted to crowds in stores, but they are not likely to buy something from a crowded location, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.



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