Chocolate or strawberry? Life or death? We make some choices quickly and automatically, relying on mental shortcuts our brains have developed over the years to guide us in the best course of action.

Staying awake for 24 hours can impair your cognitive function, similar to being over the DUI limit. Your risk of heart disease, depression, and obesity increases if you have chronic sleep deprivation.

The Global Findex Database is the world's only demand-side survey on financial inclusion and a leading source of data on how adults around the world access and use financial services. Since its launch ...