Healthy Behaviors: Addressing Chronic Disease at Its Roots examines how grant makers can support efforts to promote healthy behavior. This report by Grantmakers In Health, in Washington, begins with ...

Here's a sobering statistic for physicians and other health professionals. Clinical care is estimated to account for only 20% of health outcomes, whereas health behaviors and social determinants of ...

March 3 (UPI) --People shown images from x-rays and ultrasound scans that indicate their potential risk for developing cancers and other diseases are more likely to make lifestyle changes to improve ...

That's right, there's an app, called Viggle, that rewards people for sitting on their rear ends and "checking in" to their favorite shows. Users get bonus points for watching certain programs — ...

Showering daily, eating junk food at school, going to bed early, jogging every morning, biting your nails when nervous, and watching TV when you get home from work are all examples of habits. Habit ...

Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) is a therapy approach that focuses on managing irrational or unhealthy thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. In contrast to more passive talk therapy, REBT ...

Research has now found that cancer survivors who follow a heart-healthy lifestyle can improve their chances of living longer. The study suggests that seven behaviors, including being physically active ...

Health psychologists also design and evaluate treatment plans to help reduce your disease risk, improve outcomes, and improve your quality of life. Health psychology looks at how the mind and body are ...