Wellness routines rarely fail because people do not know what to do. They fail because the behavior does not fit the day. You ...

Large language model-based chatbots can't effectively recognize users' motivation when they are hesitant about making healthy behavior changes, but they can support those who are committed to take ...

Lasting habit changes rarely start with motivation—they start with behaviors so tiny they feel trivial, a discovery that ...

It’s no secret that change is inherently difficult, complex, and often resisted. Making even necessary changes can be hard. This is because, in human evolution, we have come to view change as a threat ...

A staggering 129 million Americans have at least one major chronic disease—and 90% of our $4.1 trillion in annual health care spending goes toward treating these physical and mental-health conditions.

When it comes to maintaining a clean and tidy home, some people take pride in the results of their efforts. Others enjoy specific chores, such as vacuuming or doing the dishes. Then there are those ...

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 ...

As leaders, coaches, consultants, and change agents, we spend a lot of time at work convincing others to see things our way: We explain the rationale. We share the research. We articulate the vision ...

Contingency management (CM) is a behavioral therapy technique that encourages beneficial behaviors by giving rewards or positive reinforcement. CM incentivizes certain behaviors and discourages ...

Wearable and mobile health technologies are rapidly reshaping eating behavior research. Recent advances have made it possible for individuals to access ...

Medicaid/CHIP surveillance demonstrated an 11.4% relative rise in pediatric diabetes prevalence, including a 24.3% increase in type 2 diabetes, with disparities by geography, sex, and region.