Health Behavior News Service covers the latest peer-reviewed studies and systematic reviews on the effects of behavior on health, health disparities and patient engagement research. Our goal is to present the facts for readers to understand and use to make informed choices about health and health care.
Mechanical Versus Manual CPR—Too Close to Call
January 18, 2011
Makers say that mechanical devices perform CPR more effectively than human efforts alone. However, a new review comparing mechanical to manual chest compressions has failed to demonstrate that one is superior to the other.
Memory Training Might Not Be Best for Reducing “Senior Moments”
January 18, 2011
A new evidence review suggests that memory drills and similar brain-boosting activities are not any better than simple conversations at improving memory in older adults.
After Games, 40 Percent of Sports Fans Have Booze on Board
January 18, 2011
Eight percent of fans who agreed to be tested after attending professional football and baseball games were too drunk to legally drive, a new study finds, and 40 percent had alcohol in their bodies.
Most Seniors Don’t Get Shingles Vaccination, CDC Finds
January 11, 2011
Less than 7 percent of U.S. seniors chose to receive the shingles vaccination as of 2008, finds a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Are You Medically Prepared for a Natural Disaster?
January 11, 2011
How well are the millions of Americans with a disability or chronic disease prepared for a natural disaster like a hurricane or tropical storm?
Parents Want to Talk Sex With Teens, But Fear Advice Falls on Deaf Ears
January 6, 2011
Kids learn a great deal about sexuality from friends and the media, but parents and teens agree: Parents should be the most important providers of information about sex and sexuality.
Tongue Piercing: Infection More Likely With Metal Jewelry
January 4, 2011
A stud or ring in their tongue might be an essential fashion accessory for many young adults, but piercing comes at the cost of medical risks, including infection.
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