Which New Year’s Resolutions Are Most Likely to Stick?
Come Jan. 1, 40% of Americans determine to be nicer, eat healthier or quit smoking—and stick to that plan for… More
Behavioral Health
Thinking About Germs Makes People Concerned About How They Look
The threat of infection seems to increase individuals’ interest in improving their physical appearance. … More
Online Resources to Support Research on Behavior and Health
Psychological scientists study the critical links between behavior and health. Some of the leading causes of premature death—including smoking, alcohol… More
Federal Pain Management Task Force Seeks Member Nominations
In 2016, the US Congress established a Pain Management Best Practices Inter-Agency Task Force, assigned to examine pain management best… More
APS Among Partners in March for Science
Thousands of people, many wearing knitted “brain” caps, braved persistent rain on April 22 to participate in the flagship March for… More
Using Behavioral Science to Combat HIV in Mozambique
The US government is tapping into cost-effective, evidence-based interventions that can be scaled to combat the spread of HIV and other diseases across Africa and South Asia… More