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.
Family Matters When It Comes to a Good Night’s Sleep
May 31, 2012
Sound, restful sleep may be just a dream for millions of Americans with strained family relationships, according to a new study published in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior.
Assisted Living Options Grow, Nursing Home Occupancy Declines
May 23, 2012
A new study finds an association between an increase in assisted living options, which provide older adults with an array of services such as help with everyday tasks in homelike settings, and a decline in nursing home occupancy. This shift in delivery of care has both positive and negative implications for seniors.
People with Asthma Get the Green Light for Exercise
May 17, 2012
Not only is it safe for people with asthma to exercise, but doing so could reduce their risk of asthma symptoms or attacks, according to a new evidence review in The Cochrane Library.
Doctors Need Training to Help Smokers Quit
May 17, 2012
Health care professionals do a better job helping people quit smoking when they are trained in smoking cessation techniques, a new Cochrane Library review finds.
Too Many Drugs for Many Older Patients
May 16, 2012
A new Cochrane Library evidence review reveals that little is known about the best ways to avoid inappropriate prescribing of medications for seniors or how to maximize health benefits while minimizing prescriptions.
Social Networks Influence Flu Shot Decision among College Students
May 14, 2012
College students’ social networks influence their beliefs regarding the safety of influenza vaccines and decisions about vaccination, according to a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
Park Improvements Lead to Increased Vigorous Exercise, Not Just Greater Use
May 8, 2012
Refurbishing neighborhood parks may lead to improvements in community health. Increased visitors and higher rates of exercise were observed for more than one year when one community park provided new and varied amenities.
Students More Likely to be Fit When Physical Education is Mandatory
May 1, 2012
Fifth graders in California public school districts that comply with the state’s mandatory physical education requirement are more likely to have better fitness levels than students in districts that don’t comply, according to a new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
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- Accidents and Safety
- Aging Well
- Asthma
- Cancer
- Children and Young People's Health
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
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- Men's Health
- Mental Health
- Minority Health and Health Disparities
- Oral Health
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