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How Social Connections Benefit Healthy Living SBM

Psychological distress, depression, and anxiety. Dementia and cognitive decline (e.g., decreased ability to think, process, or remember information) Cardiovascular (heart) diseases. Stroke. Dying early. Whereas benefits of social connections include: Lower blood pressure and cholesterol. A stronger immune system and ability to fight infections.

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What Is Behavioral Medicine

WEBBehavioral medicine is the interdisciplinary field concerned with the development and integration of behavioral, psychosocial, and biomedical science knowledge and …

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10 Tips for Getting the Most out of Your Doctor Visit

WEBMake notes about your symptoms. Write down when you do not feel good, such as being dizzy, tired, stressed, or anything else. This will help you and your doctor establish …

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Four Healthy Habits for Seniors to Reduce Cognitive Decline and

WEBColes Hoffmann, MC; Arizona State University. Many of us know someone who has been affected by a decline in cognitive function (e.g. memory, thinking), dementia, or …

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Feeling depressed and struggling with Motivation

WEBMatthew C. Whited, PhD; Associate Professor, East Carolina University. It’s common for people to experience symptoms of depression such as feeling down, lacking interest in …

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Parenting Practices to Develop Healthy Habits for Kids

WEBEat meals and snacks and encourage activity at consistent times each day. Focus on the health benefits of eating nutritious foods and getting physical activity (ex: “It is important …

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Dangers of Sitting SBM

WEBToo much sitting is associated with disability, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and mortality. You might argue, “But I exercise! That must combat the evils of sitting!”. Not so …

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Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy

WEBCurrent Pregnancy MedRXweblines. Guidelines for physical activity: Aim to accumulate 30 minutes a day of moderate intensity activity. Brisk walking, swimming, stationary …

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COVID-Safe Winter Physical Activity Ideas: A Special Focus on …

WEBPhysical activity levels dropping around the world in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, especially for older adults during the winter. Learn tips and tricks for staying active while …

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Full Article Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM)

WEBMost behavioral health investigators are focused on how individuals obtain, evaluate and respond to information urging them to act to treat or prevent signs of somatic distress …

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2024 Annual Meeting SBM

WEBThe Society of Behavioral Medicine's 45th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions is happening in Philadelphia, PA, from March 13–16, 2024. Click here to view our online …

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Helping Kids Get the Sleep They Need SBM

WEBChildren should stop using electronics 1 hour before bed. Using electronics in the hour before bed can increase the amount of time it takes to fall asleep and reduces sleep …

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How to Start (or Restart) Exercising SBM

WEBExercising at moderate levels for 50 minutes a day, three times a week (or 150 minutes a week in any combination) is universally recommended for improved medical and mental …

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2001 SPRING Outlook 2

WEBOutlook • Summer 2001 4 Outlook DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE IN GENERAL HEALTH CARE PATIENTS Steven Richards, PhD, Dept. of Psychology, Texas Tech University …

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A little movement is better than none: How small micro-workouts …

WEBExercising in large chunks of time is not feasible for everyone. Fortunately, smaller bouts of exercise are a great way for older adults to maintain or improve their physical function. …

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President’s Message

WEB2 Outlook Fall 2004 The 2005 Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions represents the 26th meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM). The theme of this year’s meeting …

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Outlook A Quarterly Newsletter of the Society of Behavioral …

WEBAnticipating Annals. This column lists the table of contents for an upcoming issue of SBM’s journal: Annals of Behavioral Medicine.I would like to thank Alan Christensen, PhD, the …

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“Better Health Through Behavior Change”

WEB2 Fall 2005 Outlook with the goal of achieving major popula-tion health benefits. A recent special Supplement to Annals of Behavioral Medicine (April, 2005) highlights conceptual, …

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Examining a Web-Based Behavioral Intervention to Promote …

WEBExamining a Web-Based Behavioral Intervention to Promote Sun Protection and Skin Self-Exams in Melanoma Patients Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey researchers …

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