Behavior Change and Health News Archive



   Many Doctors Don’t Know Blood Pressure Guidelines

   Heavier People Have Heart Attacks Earlier

   A Food Diary: An Important Self-Monitoring Tool

   United States Obesity Epidemic: Still on the Rise

   Walking a Little Can Go a Long Way

   Exercise Levels Influenced by Neighborhoods

   Metabolic Syndrome Foretells Diabetes in Elderly

   Most With High Blood Pressure Don’t Follow Recommended Diet

   Fewer Steps per Day Send Disease Markers Up

   Healthy Habits Can Mean 14 Extra Years

   Type of Restaurant Determines Tendency for Weight Gain

   Pedometers May Encourage Weight Loss

   CDC Reports Increase in Exercise by Adults

   Money Can Help People Lose Weight

   Obesity Rates Continue to Climb

   The Threat of Obesity on Emergency Services

   Updated Physical Activity Guidelines Provide More Specific Guidance

   Featured Resource: Pedometer Power: Using Pedometers in School and Community, Second Edition

   Featured Resource: Fitness Nutrition for Special Dietary Needs

   Take An Active Vacation

   Featured Resource: Water Fun

   The Power of Well-Crafted Goals

   The Power of Reframing Our Internal Conversations

   Featured Resource: Worksite Health Promotion, Second Edition

   Featured Resource: Morning Workout Series

   Featured Resource: Physical Activity and Health

   Coping With Depression Through Lifestyle Changes

   Featured Resource: Women’s Health and Fitness Guide

   Fit for a Lifetime

   How Do I Eat Healthfully on Vacation?

   Sport Psychology Class Experiences Active Living Every Day

   National Bike Month and Bike-to-Work Day

   Spring for the Season's Best Fruits and Vegetables

   Active for Life Featured in Cincinnati-Area TV story

   Breaking Down Barriers

   Resolve to Reach Your Health Goals

   Lack of Time and Energy Keep Women From Being Active

   Give the Gift of Health and Fun

   Protect Against Diabetes With Healthy Habits

   Make Healthy Choices to Reduce Cancer Risks

   Enjoy Fall Fruits and Vegetables

   5 A Day for Better Health

   Every US State Fails to Meet Obesity Goal

   Health Spending for Obesity Increases Tenfold

   Busting Through Barriers to Healthy Eating

   Encourage Healthy Eating Habits With Behavioral Interventions

   Physical Activity at Work Means More Productive Employees

   Health Benefits of Physical Activity Lead to Fewer Doctor and Hospital Visits

   Study Verifies that Less Physical Activity Means More Healthcare Costs

   Study Indicates Physical Activity May Help Reduce Mental Decline in Older Women

   Casual Clothing at Work Affects Physical Activity

   Fit versus Fat: The Debate Continues

   Short Bouts of Physical Activity Reduce Fat in the Bloodstream After Meals

   New Study Finds Link Between Time in the Car and Obesity

   Walk for the Health of It

   Physical Activity Can Reduce Employers’ Health Care Costs

   Active Women Less Likely to Be Obese, Have Decreased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

   Get Active at Work

   Life Without TV

   National Walk to Work Day: Friday, April 2

   Behavior Change Programs Strongly Recommended to Increase Physical Activity

   Physical Inactivity and Poor Diet May Soon Overtake Tobacco as Leading Actual Cause of Death

   Recent Study Links Physical Activity in Amish Community to Low Rates of Obesity

   Most Common Exercise Myths

   New research reinforces message of TV-Turnoff week

   Make Your New Year an Active One

   You Can Do It!

   Are You Ready?



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