Making a big decision? Drink up

A full bladder may be physically uncomfortable. But having to pee might help you make sound judgments

Chug some liquids before your next illicit shopping spree and you will be more likely to resist the urge to by unnecessary items on that full bladder.
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Conventional wisdom holds that one should never go grocery shopping on an empty stomach. Now, if new research is to be believed, one should never make a big decision on an empty bladder, either. Dutch researchers have shown that controlling the bladder triggers self-restraint in other areas, helping people make better decisions. Here's a brief guide to the counterintuitive finding:

Wait, why do full bladders lead to good decisions?

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