People are increasingly seeking health information online in Estonia, but the information they find is not leading to better health decisions. The concern is not a lack of information but people's digital literacy and ability ...
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Treating chronic diseases can involve intensive programs designed to change people's diet, exercise and other health behaviors. But a typical program, while packed with information and advice, may overlook a fundamental reality: ...
Apr 9, 2026
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Despite recent advancements in breast cancer treatments, new breast cancer cases in women are predicted to rise by a third globally from 2.3 million in 2023 to more than 3.5 million in 2050. Similarly, yearly deaths from ...
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The "model minority" myth holds that certain ethnic groups—for example, Asian Americans—are well-educated, hardworking, prosperous, and healthy. But a recent University of Toronto study examining life expectancy among Asian ...
Feb 4, 2026
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IIASA researchers explored why mortality among adults of working age remains high in India alongside rapid economic growth, finding that education—at both individual and community levels—is more strongly associated with lower ...
Feb 3, 2026
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New research in Brain & Behavior has found a link between screen time and adolescents' sleep quality and beliefs about healthy lifestyles. In the study of 700 teens attending two high schools in the Black Sea region of Turkey, ...
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As Australians return to work after the holidays, many will be reflecting on their health and well-being goals for the year ahead.
Jan 13, 2026
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When it comes to self-control, adolescents tend to follow the patterns their parents establish, according to West Virginia University psychology research.
Nov 10, 2025
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In behavioral research, it is largely assumed that people adapt their personal behavior to match the behavior of a reference group. A distinction is made between descriptive norms—the assumption that others behave in a certain ...
Sep 23, 2025
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A new study by the University of Eastern Finland explored who are most likely to adopt and actively use digital apps designed to promote well-being in North Savo, in the Eastern part of Finland. The study found that individuals ...
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