Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms: News and Research on Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms

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1 in 6 adults in England report persistent loneliness

A large proportion of adults in England report regularly feeling lonely and socially isolated, with some of the highest levels clustered in cities, and the problem worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Smokers still largely unaware of heart disease risks

An international study has found that despite two decades of global tobacco control efforts, the message still is not getting through to enough smokers that smoking and secondhand smoke cause heart attacks and strokes.

Sensory overload in kids has distinct neurobiological roots

Overreactions to ordinary sensory stimuli—a scratchy shirt tag, a roaring vacuum cleaner, an unfamiliar smell—are commonly associated with autism. But in fact, an estimated 15% to 20% of children experience such reactions, ...

Cultural perspectives central to understanding stigma

Integrating Māori and Pacific attitudes toward mental illness into health campaigns may result in a less judgmental Aotearoa New Zealand, a University of Otago–Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka-led study has found.

High-risk groups forgo vaccination despite it being free

Although influenza and COVID-19 vaccination are offered free of charge to people at increased risk of severe illness, many still choose not to get vaccinated. A new study from Umeå University shows that the main barriers ...

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