Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Research News: Hot Drinks Equal Warm Feelings, as Scientists Link Physical and Emotional Warmth

The News:
Hot Drinks Equal Warm Feelings, as Scientists Link Physical and Emotional Warmth
A casual decision between an iced coffee and a hot cappuccino could have lasting effects, and not just on calorie intake. Research from Yale University and the University of Colorado suggests that physical warmth and emotional warmth are linked. In fact, the temperature of the drink you're holding could influence your feelings of trust and tenderness toward toward the people around you.

The Research:
Read the research behind this story in the journal Science.

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