Many people follow the “five-second rule,” but science shows the truth is more about safety than timing. Studies have found that food picks up germs as soon as it hits the floor, regardless of how ...

Ever wondered if the 5-second rule is real? The old tale that if you pick up dropped food off the floor or possibly ground ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Research reveals that an intervention of a mere five seconds is all it takes to ...

Have you and your partner ever had a minor disagreement that, somehow, spiraled out of control? Maybe it started over something trivial, like a forgotten chore or a difference in opinion. But, before ...

It's one of those "rules" that has stood the test of time, but can we really trust it? Many people follow the “five-second rule,” but science shows the truth is more about safety than timing. Studies ...