Health
Talking cigarette pack discourages smoking
Cigarette packets have long been emblazoned with warnings and graphic images of the dangers of tobacco.
Feb 16, 2015
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Motivational interviewing can help reach nonadherent patients
(HealthDay)—Motivational interviewing can be a useful approach for reaching noncompliant patients, according to an article published Jan. 22 in Medical Economics.
Feb 7, 2015
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Researchers use motivational coaching to help young adults quit smoking
A new study from Western University has produced remarkable results in the battle against butting out. The research team from Western's Faculty of Health Sciences used motivational interviewing with young adults (19-25) attempting ...
Nov 7, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Studies suggest participants in group conflicts misunderstand opponent's motives
(Medical Xpress)—A trio of researchers, Adam Waytz, Liane Young and Jeremy Ginge, has conducted several studies to better understand why it is that opposing groups find it so difficult to compromise to end a conflict. As ...
Neuroscience
How curiosity changes the brain to enhance learning
The more curious we are about a topic, the easier it is to learn information about that topic. New research publishing online October 2 in the Cell Press journal Neuron provides insights into what happens in our brains when ...
Oct 2, 2014
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Playing hunger games: Are gamified health apps putting odds in your favor?
For many people, finding motivation to exercise is a challenge. Thankfully, there are Zombies chasing you.
Aug 21, 2014
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Counselling has limited benefit on young people drinking alcohol
Counselling techniques used to help young people with drinking problems may be of limited benefit, a new study suggests. In a systematic review published in The Cochrane Library, researchers found that an approach known as ...
Aug 20, 2014
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Boomers building muscle at the gym—without passion
As the first generation to embrace exercise, baby boomers continue going to the gym, yet more out of necessity than for the challenge and enjoyment of physical activity.
Aug 6, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study suggests having both extrinsic and intrinsic goal motivators can be detrimental to success
(Medical Xpress)—A team of researchers with Yale's School of Management (and one member from Swarthmore College) has found evidence during a study that suggests that having both extrinsic and intrinsic motivations for setting ...
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Study: Motivational interviewing helps reduce home secondhand smoke exposure
A Johns Hopkins-led research team has found that motivational interviewing, along with standard education and awareness programs, significantly reduced secondhand smoke exposure among children living in those households.
Jun 25, 2014
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