by Volume 16, Number 2 There are many numbers that matter for a person’s health. On an individual basis, heart rate, blood pressure, BMI (body mass index) are commonly assessed. For an individual with diabetes, HbA1c is followed. With respect…
Hunger vs Craving
by Volume 16, Number 1 “I’m hungry” is a rather nonspecific utterance for many adults in Western societies. It may mean that one is experiencing physiological sensations or weakness due to the need for food…
Social Networks and Memory
by Volume 15, Number 12 One of the fears that commonly accompanies aging is the possibility of memory decline, whether that be from ordinary aging of the brain or from a dementing condition such as…
Promoting Happiness
by Volume 15, Number 11 The pursuit of happiness can legitimately be considered a health behavior, given the extensive research demonstrating that happiness is associated with better health and an extended healthy life expectancy (number of years expected to live…
Costs of Sitting
by Volume 15, Number 10 It seems like sitting should be good for the human body. There is little risk of musculoskeletal injury with sitting, and little stress on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. However, study after study finds that…
Procrastination and Mood Repair
by Volume 15, Number 9 Most people have some health behavior that they fully intend to improve at some point in the future… perhaps tomorrow, next week, or in the months/years ahead. The goal might be more consumption of vegetables,…