Sometimes the best way to get into a healthy habit is to read about it. These eight book recommendations are rooted in science — based medical knowledge to help the body — and the person that occupies ...

Starting and sticking with a healthy lifestyle is tough. It's a complex proposition with multiple dimensions. There are the challenges associated with behavior change and the difficulty of altering ...

Self-affirmation, a psychological mechanism enabling individuals to reflect upon their core values and strengths, has emerged as a promising intervention strategy to bolster well-being and support ...

Operant conditioning is a theory that explains how behaviors are influenced by their consequences or results. It’s often used today to help people adopt new behaviors or change old habits. If you’ve ...

Over the course of four sessions, my patient, Stacey, and I worked toward her goals of sleeping more, checking her email less and spending more quality time with her family. She successfully developed ...