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UK health psychologists use AprilAge face aging software for smoking cessation

by Alexandra Brown
UK health psychologists use AprilAge face aging software for smoking cessation
Health psychologist Sarah Grogan, a specialist in body image at Manchester Metropolitan University, uses AprilAge face aging software to determine how appearance might influence our health behaviours.
Posted in ageing, aging, health, health behavior change, health psychology, healthy behaviours, quit smoking, smoking cessation

Suffolk County, New York finds success with youth in "At Face Value" program for healthier living

by Alexandra Brown
In just one minute, the "At Face Value" program provides a powerful image to high school students to show them how risky lifestyle behaviors today will affect how they look in the future.
Posted in At Face Value, diet, exercise, future self, smoking cessation, Suffolk County, sun exposure

Individual Genomic Information Can be Used to Promote a Healthier Lifestyle

by Alexandra Brown
Individual genomic information can be used successfully to promote a healthier lifestyle in people at higher risk of developing heart disease. 
Posted in blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, cholesterol, chronic disease, GeneRISK, genes, genomic, ischemic heart disease, KardioKompassi, polygnic risk score, smoking cessation, weight loss

Can lifestyle changes remove plaque in your arteries?

by Alexandra Brown
Lifestyle changes, including diet, smoking cessation, stress management and exercise, can decrease the size of atherosclerotic plaques, which is associated with a decreased risk of death from heart disease.
Posted in atherosclerosis, exercise, heart attack, heart disease, high-fat foods, lifestyle changes, plaque reduction, smoking, smoking cessation, stress management