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June 1, 2013 | Journal Article
This study examined whether the mean number of calories purchased by consumers decreased after the regulation to include caloric information on menus was implemented.
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
A promising research tool for assessing feelings and subjective well-being which needs more rigorous testing.
April 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Nicholas Christakis is exploring how health outcomes and behaviors spread throughout a person’s social network. Study results add to the evidence that people’s health and health behaviors are influenced by their social connections.
November 1, 2008 | Journal Article
A feasibility evaluation examines the effects of an electronic linkage system (eLinkS) on health behavior counseling rates.
September 5, 2013 | Journal Article
A custom-designed video game can assess cognitive abilities over time and improve cognitive abilities as people age.
June 14, 2012 | Journal Article
This study examines the use of exergames, (i.e., video games that require gross motor skills), to combat growing adolescent obesity rates. It is the first study to demonstrate weight loss from exergame play. Recruited from an urban public high schoo ...
July 9, 2013 | Journal Article
In adolescent females, weight gain and obesity were risk factors for depression onset during the transition to adulthood according to research findings.
May 28, 2013 | Journal Article
Online technologies allow researchers to study the adoption of behaviors—and develop strategies for promoting healthy ones.
May 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Alternative, clean nicotine products have become an integral part of the endgame strategy for tobacco control and prevention. But they may not be feasible or relevant for all parts of the world.
February 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Physical exercise may prevent or delay dementia, but how to get older adults to exercise when so few do? This study suggests virtual "cybercycling" can produce a beneficial cognitive effect over and above traditional exercise.