"It certainly increases our likelihood of a double-dip recession".
The purpose of the symposium was simple: to investigate whether genes can influence our likelihood of engaging in criminal or anti-social behaviour.
Re "In Science-Based Medicine, Where Does Luck Fit In?" (Sept . 19: The argument is made that our likelihood of developing, identifying and surviving disease is based on chance.
While, back then, the evidence merely failed to demonstrate that salt was harmful, the evidence from studies published over the past two years actually suggests that restricting how much salt we eat can increase our likelihood of dying prematurely.
Getting credit for our work is key to our success, as it increases our likelihood of finding other work and therefore ensures our long-term economic stability.
Stanford University psychology professor Carol Dweck has found that our views of human nature influence our likelihood of stereotyping others.
By focusing on our inability, we decrease our likelihood of success.
Paralyzed by fear, we reduce our likelihood of success and achievement.
There are a number of tendencies that increase our likelihood of becoming frail.
Studies have found that being more mindful during exercise may actually affect our likelihood of sticking with a regular routine.
