Articles tagged with Behavior Modification
Researchers found that obese women who used weight loss medication MERIDIA in combination with a comprehensive lifestyle modification program lost an average of 24.4 pounds, compared to 8.4 pounds for those treated by medication alone. Lifestyle modification included diet and exercise, as well as weekly group sessions to plan meals and...
A new $1.85 million grant-funded study will investigate how African-American and white patients develop, maintain, and change self-care behaviors over time. The study aims to identify how these racial differences affect health outcomes and long-term quality of life.
A computer simulation, known as a cyberkid, was used to study how children's problem-solving behavior changes across ages. The study found that 7-year-olds' thinking improves in strategy selection as they grow towards adulthood.
A study found that infant rats nursed by intoxicated mothers exhibit greater distress and aversion to alcohol, suggesting the mother's altered behavior is what causes their reaction. The researchers also suggest that early learning about alcohol is based on sensory experiences and context.
Researchers studied a c. elegans worm with a genetic mutation affecting its feeding behavior and discovered that it altered the potassium channel EXP-2, leading to muscle relaxation and reduced food intake. This study provides new insights into the molecular mechanisms controlling behavior in humans.
A peer-led intervention program, EachOne TeachOne, has shown success in reducing high-risk behaviors among drug users, with 80% of participants cutting back on their drug use or maintaining a low level of risk. However, condom use remained an area of concern, with only 25% of participants showing improvements.
A single gene is responsible for the social behavior of roundworms, which may hold clues to understanding human social behaviors. The gene variation affects how nematodes respond to environmental stimuli and recognize pheromones.
Researchers found that fear campaigns can be effective in motivating action, but only if individuals feel threatened and have clear information about the effectiveness of recommended actions. The study tested the impact of a fear campaign on reducing the risk of genital warts caused by human papilloma virus (HPV) among college women.
A 22-year study found that socially dominant men, characterized by monopolizing conversations and excessive competitiveness, had a 60% higher rate of all-cause mortality compared to less dominant individuals. This suggests that social dominance is a moderate risk factor for early death.