Psychology & Psychiatry

Curiosity has the power to change behavior for the better

Curiosity could be an effective tool to entice people into making smarter and sometimes healthier decisions, according to research presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association.

Health

Let safety bloom in your garden this season

(HealthDay)—Gardening offers exercise and fresh food, but don't forget to protect yourself from potential hazards, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.

Health

Schools serving healthier meals for students

Several grade school students set down their forks to eat their green salad, picking up individual lettuce leaves with their fingers and pushing them into their mouths. Not that I was there to judge for style; it was just ...

Health

As the weather warms, avoid gardening's pitfalls

(HealthDay)—Exercise and fresh food are among the benefits of gardening, but there are also potential hazards that you can take steps to avoid, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

The connection between listeriosis and produce

In the United States and other industrialized nations, consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables is considered a key component of a healthy diet.

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