3 Colors That Improve Your Well-Being
While some colors are signs of poor health, these three shades can have a positive effect.
By Dr. Mehmet Oz
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Red Plates
If you want to put an end to "I ate all that?" reconsider the color of your dishes. A 2012 study in the journal Appetite found that people consumed less snack food using red plates than blue or white. Researchers credit our subconscious association of the color red with stopping.
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Green Exercise
In a study in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, cyclists were asked to ride while watching a nature video infused with different colors. In a green environment, they perceived their physical exertion to be lower than in a gray one. So hop off the treadmill and head for the hills—or anywhere with lots of greenery.
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Blue Office
Stoke creativity by introducing hints of blue into your work space. Researchers at the University of British Columbia's business school found that people who used computers with a blue background came up with more imaginative ideas, possibly because the color is associated with openness and serenity.
Next: Dr. Oz: A guide to your body's color coding
Published 04/24/2013
As a reminder, always consult your doctor for medical advice and treatment before starting any program.
