Whether you’re trying to eat healthier or get more shut-eye, science supports the importance of engaging friends and family in behavior change. Recent research shows human social networks have a vital influence on phenomena as diverse as obesity, smoking, emotion, altruism and happiness.
Here’s a fascinating TEDTalk by Dr. Nicholas Christakis of Yale University about how traits can spread from person to person and how your location in a social network might impact your life in ways you don’t realize.
Keep reading to learn about the science of temptation and social networking. Plus, check out free apps that use social networking to help you stay on track with healthy goals.