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Shelagh Robinson, Ph.D. is an instructor in psychology at Dawson College and McGill University. She is a member of l'Ordre des psychologues du Québec, and is the Director of Eyerise, Montreal. See full bio

June 23, 2009, Animal Behavior

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Eye Candy

By Shelagh Robinson, Ph.D. on June 23, 2009 in Vitamin Eye

Eye candy is, by definition, good-looking people: Sweet to stare at, they tempt us with their addictive visuals. But the term has another meaning, especially when we remember that our brain's primary fuel is sugar. Eye candy is also a special kind of mutual gaze -- one that is dense with energy, sends our pleasure chemicals surging, and looks absolutely delicious. And it's good for you. Read More

Eye Candy

Submitted by Shelagh on June 25, 2009 - 6:07am.

Hi,
Thanks for your comments on Eye Candy. I'm glad to know when the ideas I share mean something to other people.
As for a book, not yet, but there is definitely something bigger in the works.
Keep reading, and if there's anything you'd like to see discussed, please let me know.
Regards, Shelagh

interesting!

Submitted by Wallaby on June 30, 2009 - 10:01am.

You know, I have just realized that when my friend and I get together to chat in person, I absolutely drink in her beautiful, sweetly cheerful blue eyes. She and I don't get to see each other as much, so when we do, I love to sit across from her and talk, and just enjoy the positive feelings I get from her attention. I never realized just how important this was to my own happy mood until I read your blog. So interesting!