Animals learn survival tricks from others -- even if they live alone

How the social lives of animals help them survive.

Mike Webster, Lecturer, School of Biology, University of St Andrews • conversation
April 24, 2023 • ~7 min

Kids with obesity need acceptance from family and friends, not just better diet tips, to succeed at managing their weight

A study of over 1,000 children in rural Oklahoma found that social and emotional health may be just as important as diet and exercise in reducing child obesity.

Laura Hubbs-Tait, Professor of Human Development and Family Science, Oklahoma State University • conversation
Oct. 25, 2021 • ~6 min

8 ways to manage body image anxiety after lockdown

After over a year of stress eating and seeing each other only through screens, anxiety over changes in physical appearance can make socializing again a daunting prospect.

Tracy Tylka, Professor of Psychology, The Ohio State University • conversation
June 14, 2021 • ~8 min

They don't come as pills, but try these 6 underprescribed lifestyle medicines for a better, longer life

Lifestyle medicine targets the root of chronic diseases like obesity, heart disease and diabetes. Experts explain why everyone should embrace these free prescriptions for good health.

Michael Parkinson, Senior Medical Director of Health and Productivity, UPMC Health Plan & Workpartners, University of Pittsburgh • conversation
Jan. 20, 2021 • ~10 min

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