Human beings are creatures of habit. Psychology research clearly demonstrates that people develop automatic responses to specific conditions which become more ingrained with repetition, even if they may not be the best choices. [Read more…]
A Low-Salt Diet May Not Be Essential After All
January 24, 2019 By Leave a Comment
If you or anyone you know has heart disease, you’ve probably heard the ubiquitous recommendation that people with heart problems should follow a low-sodium diet. [Read more…]
Sex Education and Parenting: What We Know
December 12, 2018 By Leave a Comment
When you think of sex education, the first thing that comes to mind may be a classroom full of giggling and blushing middle school students. But there is clear evidence that the foundations for sex education – and much of what determines adolescents’ knowledge, attitudes and behavior – comes from parents and guardians at home. [Read more…]
How To Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
December 11, 2018 By Leave a Comment
‘Tis the season for cookie baking, holiday parties, candy canes and countless other opportunities to indulge in delicious food. Unfortunately, all of that delicious food means that most of us consume extra calories during this time of year. [Read more…]
What We Know About the Opioid Epidemic
November 26, 2018 By Leave a Comment
On average, 115 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose—about five times more deaths compared to two decades ago. These drugs—which include prescription pain medications, heroin, and illegally manufactured Fentanyl—have a powerful and potentially dangerous effect on the brain.
Regular Exercise Will Lengthen Your Life
November 1, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Regular exercise is, hands down, one of the best actions you can take to lengthen your life, according to a new, longitudinal study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. [Read more…]
You May Not Need a Vitamin D Supplement
October 23, 2018 By 1 Comment
More than half of adults in the U.S. take some type of vitamin each day – a number that has grown steadily over the past 20 years, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. [Read more…]
What to Listen to While You Drive
October 16, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Phones and smart devices make it easier than ever before to listen to music and news while you’re doing other things – and often with a simple voice command. One of the most common places to blast the tunes or catch a newscast is in the car. [Read more…]
How to More Effectively Prevent Child Sexual Abuse
October 4, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Every day, children in the United States experience sexual abuse. It’s difficult to determine how widespread this problem is because child sexual abuse is not uniformly defined and most certainly under-reported. The best data available tells us that more than 25 percent of girls and 5 percent of boys experience sexual abuse at some point during their formative years. [Read more…]
Global Review Finds Most People Need More Exercise
September 26, 2018 By Leave a Comment
It’s no surprise that exercise is good for us. There is a significant body of evidence that demonstrates a wide range of benefits to regular physical activity. This includes improved cardiovascular health, stronger bones, reduced risk of developing cancer, increased likelihood of maintaining a healthy weight, better sleep, fewer mental health problems and an overall higher quality of life. [Read more…]
Are Carbs the Culprit?
September 12, 2018 By Leave a Comment
New evidence from a sweeping study of diet choices reinforces the old adage, “Everything in moderation.” [Read more…]
How To Treat the Growing Problem of Childhood Anxiety
August 25, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Whether it’s feeling nervous to attend a new school, afraid of a scary looking bug, or scared of the dark, most children experience some form of anxiety. But up to one in three children experience more severe anxiety that affects their ability to learn and socialize. [Read more…]
