Scientists have studied human behavior change for decades, and there are hundreds of theoretical models designed to explain ...

Every January, New Year's resolutions regarding exercise means there's a surge in intentions be more physically active. Typically, gyms and recreation centers see a boost in membership sales and ...

Most people who enthusiastically begin fitness journeys abandon them within two months. This discouraging statistic isn’t about laziness or lack of commitment – it reflects a fundamental ...

This is a shame, because regular exercise is really beneficial. It can control high blood pressure, improve mental health and reduce falls among older adults. A review of 187 randomized controlled ...

Exercise Training Effective for CKD Patients A novel component of an interventional program was cognitive-behavioral counseling administered in a group setting to promote behavioral change. A ...

Health experts are highlighting orthorexia during Eating Disorder Awareness Week as a condition where individuals obsess over healthful eating habits. Shanthi Appelo, a registered dietician with Blue ...

The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is once again recommending clinicians refer select adults without cardiovascular disease risk factors to behavior counseling to encourage ...

As many readers know, my doctoral research area was focused on health behavior change. Specifically, I was interested in finding ways to inspire groups of people to become physically active. One of ...

We so easily—and often, and over and over—decide to make changes in our eating and exercise behavior as if this is as simple as developing a flossing habit. But it’s not. In a Class of Their Own ...

A new study explores exercise mimetics as novel therapeutics for depression by triggering muscle-to-brain signals that support mood regulation and resilience.