BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE

Jul 04 2025HEALTH

How Doctors Can Help Seniors Cut Down on Risky Meds

Older adults often take medications that can be risky, like benzodiazepines and sedatives. These drugs can cause problems, especially for seniors. Doctors have tried different ways to reduce the use of these medications, but with limited success. One way to help is by using electronic health records (EHRs). These are digital systems that doctors use to keep track of...

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Nov 18 2024LIFESTYLE

Happiness Guru Arthur Brooks: A Personal Journey

Arthur Brooks, a Harvard professor and behavioral scientist, has made a name for himself by studying happiness. But his journey didn't start with a desire to help others. It began with a personal quest to understand his own unhappiness. He compared happiness to astronomy, thinking he could study it but not change it. His wife challenged him to try changing his own ha...

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