Shifting Costs and Consumerism in Healthcare Summary In this article, we discuss the impact of market forces on healthcare and how it has led to a lack of transparency in pricing. We explore how the incentives for employers to provide medical care for their employees have caused our addiction to having someone else pay for …
Military Fitness: The Importance of Psychological Training Summary In this article, we discuss the importance of psychological fitness in military training. While physical fitness has always been a crucial component of military training, psychological training has often been overlooked. We explore how military psychologists teach new recruits to overcome their fears and turn their injuries …
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Can We Influence Food Choices with Information? Summary In this article, we discuss the impact of providing the right information at the right time to influence food choices. We conducted an experiment building on the research of Brian Wonsnick and others at Cornell, which revealed a strong relationship between the size of the container and …
The Contagion of Social Behaviors: A Q&A with Nicholas Christakis Summary In his talk, Nicholas Christakis examines how social behaviors can spread contagiously through networks of people. With data from the Framingham Heart Study, he investigates how health behaviors like obesity and smoking can spread from friend to friend and from spouse to spouse. Christakis …
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The Complexities of Drug Development: A Q&A Discussion Introduction At one point or another, most people have taken prescription medication to treat an illness. However, few fully understand the complexities involved in the process of bringing a new drug to market. In this Q&A discussion, we explore the challenges and nuances of drug development through …
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How Google uses nudges to improve employee health and wellness Summary The HR team at Google is exploring ways to positively influence the health and wellness of their employees. They recognize that food plays a significant role in their culture and daily lives, and have implemented various strategies to encourage healthier eating habits. One such …
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