Health
Does no-calorie mean no-worry when it comes to sodas? Not necessarily
In Laura West's household, a 24-pack of Diet Coke lasts about a week. She drinks two or three a day, her 15-year-old-son Michael at least that many.
Dec 13, 2012
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News tagged with bad habits
Health
Less couch time equals fewer cookies: Just two simple changes in health behavior spurs big results
Simply ejecting your rear from the couch means your hand will spend less time digging into a bag of chocolate chip cookies.
May 28, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study suggests motivation to be active may lead to impulsive behavior
Those motivated to actively change bad habits may be setting themselves up for failure, a new study suggests.
Mar 14, 2012
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Health
Mass media and health: Well-informed people eat better
It is time to leave apart the belief that mass media are always a source of bad habits. Television, newspaper and the Internet, when used to get information, may turn out to be of help for health.
Jan 12, 2012
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Health
New Zealand to ban disposable vapes
New Zealand announced a ban on disposable vapes Tuesday, tightening the nation's chokehold on smoking as it also phases in a near-total prohibition on tobacco sales.
Jun 6, 2023
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Health
How to set, and keep, your New Year's resolutions
Realistic goals and expectations combined with a holistic look at health and wellness are essential to make and keep New Year's resolutions, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.
Jan 4, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The science of habits: How we make and break them
We all have habits. Generally, we try to create positive habits, like saving money, and break bad ones, like smoking.
Jul 1, 2020
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Neuroscience
New understanding of brain plasticity may lead to novel treatment approaches
A growing understanding of the highly "plastic," changeable nature of the brain—from the level of DNA, proteins, neuronal connections and networks, up to communication across brain regions—is driving the development of ...
Nov 16, 2016
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Health
Smoking pot no more dangerous than drinking, Obama says
President Barack Obama says smoking pot is no more dangerous than drinking but calls it a "bad idea," amid a push for legalization in several states.
Jan 20, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Dieting with the denomination, determination
As a brand new year gets underway, people all over America are resolving to better manage their weight and have a more healthy 2012. According to a new study, those starting new weight loss programs may be surprised to find ...
Feb 3, 2012
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