I dug into the science behind why it's so hard to form good habits. Turns out gamified apps can help, but they come with a big downside.

It's not always easy to say "no" to that high-calorie snack in the grocery aisle or at a friend's house, and for kids it can be even more difficult. A national program operating in Tucson partners ...

Barriers to developing healthy habits are common but you can overcome some with these tips. Just about everyone experiences barriers to positive lifestyle habits. A 2023 study identified the biggest ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Lily Cheng, 21, a game design student and YouTuber who lives in New York. The following has been edited for length and clarity. For the past year, ...

Any healthy choice seems doable for a day. Building consistent good habits around exercise, sleep and nutrition in the long term is harder. Recent research is uncovering how long it takes to cement ...

We're nearly one month into 2025, but if you're struggling to hold onto your New Year's resolution, stay strong, as new research shows that forming a healthy habit can take longer than you expect.

With candy and junk food so prevalent, how can parents and guardians ensure healthy eating for their children? According to researchers at the Child Health and Behavior Lab (HABLAB), one key element ...

At the start of a new year, many runners set big goals, whether that means conquering a new distance, running more miles, or scoring a personal best. And that’s smart: Dreaming big can motivate you.