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A flexible routine can help you change for good Photograph by FatCamera The first time I visited Google’s sprawling corporate headquarters was to attend a retreat for its senior human resources directors in 2012. The company was eager to help its employees form better habits around wellness and, in particular, to encourage more employees to use its on-site gyms. Research shows that healthier employees are happier and more productive. Not long after my visit, I called my friends at the tech be...

Researchers add evidence to how effective texting reminders about flu vaccinations can be. Experts agree they could do the same for COVID-19.

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Solution Search Unveils 10 Finalists in its Water Pollution & Behavior Change Contest Global Crowdsourcing Contest Accelerates Behavioral Solutions to Reducing or Preventing Water Pollution News provided by Share this article Share this article ARLINGTON, Va., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Helping to spotlight local solutions to the worlds most challenging environmental problems, Solution Search today announced the 10 finalists in its Water Pollution & Behavior Change contest. The finalists wer...

Katy Milkman on the science of change The Wharton professor and co-director of the Behavior Change for Good Initiative discusses her new book aimed at helping individuals and managers inspire meaningful, lasting shifts in behavior. Individuals who have tried to change or encourage it in the people they manage know how hard it is. There are countless resources that aim to help—to boost productivity, exercise, healthy eating, or savings. But chances are, many are still...

Umezurike, who expressed dismay over poor attitude with the implementation of the use of treated mosquito net by residents, explained that malaria is still a public health with about 60 percent in the state. The Commissioner, who was represented by the permanent secretary of the ministry, Dr. Chris Achi, noted that government led by Governor David Umahi would despite the challenges continue to create political will and support to the roll back malaria intervention in the state. He said in 2020,...

Grant Writer, Special Project Coordinator Posted by Habitat for Humanity Guatemala is a non-profit affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, an internationally renowned organization dedicated to improving the global housing crisis. Habitat Guatemala, founded in 1979, is the oldest and largest international affiliate. The organization helps to support low-income families to improve their living conditions by building new homes and offering housing improvements, such as smokeless stoves, l...

Wharton Profs. to Present on Corporate Governance, Vaccine Uptake and Housing Market at Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists Virtual Program, June 2 Share Article PHILADELPHIA (PRWEB) April 21, 2021 What: The Wharton School is pleased to invite business journalists to apply for the next virtual Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists program. The June 2021 program will feature Wharton professors Katy Milkman, Ben Keys and M...

Country/Location: Maputo or Quelimane, Mozambique Note: This position is contingent upon grant and candidate approvals by the donor. About the program USAID BHA is seeking applications for funding for resilience food security activities in Mozambique from 2021-2026. Drawing on current experience in Mozambique, as well as considerable experience managing and implementing BHA awards globally, CRS is preparing to respond to an anticipated FY22 BHA Resilience Food Security Activity (RFSA) Request f...

Lifesum Continues Rapid Growth, Empowers Users to Take Control of Their Health From Home During Pandemic Lifesum Soars Past 50 Million Global Users and Introduces Inaugural Health Advisory Board News provided by Share this article LOS ANGELES, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifesum, the worlds leading digital nutrition company, today announced its popular mobile app now has more than 50 million registered users. Spanning 250 countries and engaging in 11 different languages, Lifesum app users re...