Fingers crossed: Superstitions could actually have a positive effect on your well-being

Don't have a superstitious bone in your body? You might not believe in good luck or fate, but the truth is, whether it's saying "bless you" when someone sneezes, or tapping on wood to prevent your good luck from taking a turn for the worse, most of us have indulged in what experts call "magical thinking".

Got your lucky underpants? 

Hedging your bets during a job interview by wearing jewellery or an item of clothing that makes you feel lucky may not be such a silly idea, says Joyce Gioia, president of strategic business futurists, The Herman Group.