Every day in the U.S. in 2018, motor vehicle crashes killed more than 20 people over age 65 and injured almost 700. Older adults are the most responsible drivers of any age group—they tend to obey speed limits and avoid…
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New year, new nudge? Consumer psychology research could help people develop sustainable healthy habits
People looking to adopt a healthier lifestyle may benefit from new apps designed to sustain behavior change to new research being carried out by the University of Reading. Experts in consumer behavior Dr. Elena Millan and Professor Adrian Palmer, and…
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Survey finds Americans social media habits changing as national tensions rise
As national tensions rise, a new national survey of 2,000 people commissioned by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center finds more Americans are adjusting how they use social media platforms. Many participants cited stress from the global COVID-19 pandemic,…
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7 Bad Habits That Can Ruin Your Relationship
When you’re in a relationship, you’re more often than not always trying to do what you can to keep it relatively healthy and happy. And of course, unless you’re a complete masochist, you’d never do anything to deliberately sabotage it. …
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Healthy habits still vital after starting blood pressure, cholesterol medications
Heart-healthy lifestyle modifications are always recommended whether blood pressure or cholesterol medications are prescribed or not. However, a new study found that many patients let these healthy habits slip after starting the prescription medications, according to new research published today…
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Healthy habits in middle age linked to longer life free from disease
Sticking to a healthy lifestyle including not smoking, not being overweight, and exercising regularly, is associated with a longer life expectancy at age 50 free of major diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes, finds a study in The…
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