Nudging populations toward better health Kevin Volpp is the Mark V. Pauly President’s Distinguished Professor at the Perelman School of Medicine and Health Care Management at the Wharton School, and director at the Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics.(Image: Courtesy of the Wharton School) Nudging populations toward better health Kevin Volpp, Mark V. Pauly President’s Distinguished Professor at the Perelman School of Medicine and Health Care Management at the Wharton School, discusses how behavioral health interventions can improve public health outcomes. 2 min. read
How ‘fawning’ is ruining your relationships Penn In the News The New York Times How ‘fawning’ is ruining your relationships Nora Brier of the Perelman School of Medicine says that research on “fawning” is still emerging, although there isn’t enough evidence yet to consider it a nervous system response like fight, flight, or freeze. Measuring the impact of loneliness and social isolation on the brain A penguin watching a vessel at sea.(Image: Michael Beaulieu—French Polar Institute) Measuring the impact of loneliness and social isolation on the brain New research from Penn Medicine shows the negative, yet reversible, impact of spending time in isolated, confined, extreme environments—such as an Antarctic research station. 5 min. read Five small habits sports psychologists wish everyone did Penn In the News The New York Times Five small habits sports psychologists wish everyone did Elizabeth Nobis of Penn Athletics recommends small habits and mental tools to help reset a person’s attitude. Cognitive shuffling: A mental trick to help you quiet racing thoughts and fall asleep Penn In the News CNN Cognitive shuffling: A mental trick to help you quiet racing thoughts and fall asleep Kami McManus of the Perelman School of Medicine says that giving brains a calming or neutral distraction before sleep can be more helpful than allowing them to find a random thought on their own. Laughing gas: An old drug’s new trick to fight depression Image: vzmaze via Getty Images Laughing gas: An old drug’s new trick to fight depression Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine have uncovered how nitrous oxide, an anesthetic used worldwide since the 19th century, could help lift mood fast in people with depression that resists other treatments. 1 min. read Could your heart be behind your snoring? Experts explain Penn In the News Prevention Could your heart be behind your snoring? Experts explain Gracie Pien of the Perelman School of Medicine reviews the symptoms of sleep apnea. When to see a psychiatrist Penn In the News U.S. News & World Report When to see a psychiatrist Maria Oquendo of the Perelman School of Medicine says that many psychiatric conditions have a strong biological basis that psychologists aren’t trained to understand. Christina Roberto on food labeling and system-level changes for public health Christina Roberto is a Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics affiliate and the Mitchell J. Blutt and Margo Krody Blutt Presidential Associate Professor of Health Policy in the Perelman School of Medicine.(Image: Courtesy of CHIBE) Christina Roberto on food labeling and system-level changes for public health The Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics affiliate studies labeling systems to improve the choices people make with food, and argues that if health care professionals are serious about preventing nutrition-related chronic diseases, then system-level changes are necessary. 2 min. read Small incentives drive lasting seatbelt habits, cut unbuckled trips by a third Small incentives drive lasting seatbelt habits, cut unbuckled trips by a third Research from the Perelman School of Medicine and Penn Medicine’s Nudge Unit that incentivized drivers of connected cars with reward money to build and maintain seatbelt habits shows promise for promoting safer, consistent buckling behavior. 2 min. read Load More
Measuring the impact of loneliness and social isolation on the brain A penguin watching a vessel at sea.(Image: Michael Beaulieu—French Polar Institute) Measuring the impact of loneliness and social isolation on the brain New research from Penn Medicine shows the negative, yet reversible, impact of spending time in isolated, confined, extreme environments—such as an Antarctic research station. 5 min. read
Five small habits sports psychologists wish everyone did Penn In the News The New York Times Five small habits sports psychologists wish everyone did Elizabeth Nobis of Penn Athletics recommends small habits and mental tools to help reset a person’s attitude. Cognitive shuffling: A mental trick to help you quiet racing thoughts and fall asleep Penn In the News CNN Cognitive shuffling: A mental trick to help you quiet racing thoughts and fall asleep Kami McManus of the Perelman School of Medicine says that giving brains a calming or neutral distraction before sleep can be more helpful than allowing them to find a random thought on their own. Laughing gas: An old drug’s new trick to fight depression Image: vzmaze via Getty Images Laughing gas: An old drug’s new trick to fight depression Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine have uncovered how nitrous oxide, an anesthetic used worldwide since the 19th century, could help lift mood fast in people with depression that resists other treatments. 1 min. read Could your heart be behind your snoring? Experts explain Penn In the News Prevention Could your heart be behind your snoring? Experts explain Gracie Pien of the Perelman School of Medicine reviews the symptoms of sleep apnea. When to see a psychiatrist Penn In the News U.S. News & World Report When to see a psychiatrist Maria Oquendo of the Perelman School of Medicine says that many psychiatric conditions have a strong biological basis that psychologists aren’t trained to understand. Christina Roberto on food labeling and system-level changes for public health Christina Roberto is a Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics affiliate and the Mitchell J. Blutt and Margo Krody Blutt Presidential Associate Professor of Health Policy in the Perelman School of Medicine.(Image: Courtesy of CHIBE) Christina Roberto on food labeling and system-level changes for public health The Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics affiliate studies labeling systems to improve the choices people make with food, and argues that if health care professionals are serious about preventing nutrition-related chronic diseases, then system-level changes are necessary. 2 min. read Small incentives drive lasting seatbelt habits, cut unbuckled trips by a third Small incentives drive lasting seatbelt habits, cut unbuckled trips by a third Research from the Perelman School of Medicine and Penn Medicine’s Nudge Unit that incentivized drivers of connected cars with reward money to build and maintain seatbelt habits shows promise for promoting safer, consistent buckling behavior. 2 min. read Load More
Cognitive shuffling: A mental trick to help you quiet racing thoughts and fall asleep Penn In the News CNN Cognitive shuffling: A mental trick to help you quiet racing thoughts and fall asleep Kami McManus of the Perelman School of Medicine says that giving brains a calming or neutral distraction before sleep can be more helpful than allowing them to find a random thought on their own. Laughing gas: An old drug’s new trick to fight depression Image: vzmaze via Getty Images Laughing gas: An old drug’s new trick to fight depression Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine have uncovered how nitrous oxide, an anesthetic used worldwide since the 19th century, could help lift mood fast in people with depression that resists other treatments. 1 min. read Could your heart be behind your snoring? Experts explain Penn In the News Prevention Could your heart be behind your snoring? Experts explain Gracie Pien of the Perelman School of Medicine reviews the symptoms of sleep apnea. When to see a psychiatrist Penn In the News U.S. News & World Report When to see a psychiatrist Maria Oquendo of the Perelman School of Medicine says that many psychiatric conditions have a strong biological basis that psychologists aren’t trained to understand. Christina Roberto on food labeling and system-level changes for public health Christina Roberto is a Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics affiliate and the Mitchell J. Blutt and Margo Krody Blutt Presidential Associate Professor of Health Policy in the Perelman School of Medicine.(Image: Courtesy of CHIBE) Christina Roberto on food labeling and system-level changes for public health The Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics affiliate studies labeling systems to improve the choices people make with food, and argues that if health care professionals are serious about preventing nutrition-related chronic diseases, then system-level changes are necessary. 2 min. read Small incentives drive lasting seatbelt habits, cut unbuckled trips by a third Small incentives drive lasting seatbelt habits, cut unbuckled trips by a third Research from the Perelman School of Medicine and Penn Medicine’s Nudge Unit that incentivized drivers of connected cars with reward money to build and maintain seatbelt habits shows promise for promoting safer, consistent buckling behavior. 2 min. read Load More
Laughing gas: An old drug’s new trick to fight depression Image: vzmaze via Getty Images Laughing gas: An old drug’s new trick to fight depression Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine have uncovered how nitrous oxide, an anesthetic used worldwide since the 19th century, could help lift mood fast in people with depression that resists other treatments. 1 min. read
Could your heart be behind your snoring? Experts explain Penn In the News Prevention Could your heart be behind your snoring? Experts explain Gracie Pien of the Perelman School of Medicine reviews the symptoms of sleep apnea. When to see a psychiatrist Penn In the News U.S. News & World Report When to see a psychiatrist Maria Oquendo of the Perelman School of Medicine says that many psychiatric conditions have a strong biological basis that psychologists aren’t trained to understand. Christina Roberto on food labeling and system-level changes for public health Christina Roberto is a Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics affiliate and the Mitchell J. Blutt and Margo Krody Blutt Presidential Associate Professor of Health Policy in the Perelman School of Medicine.(Image: Courtesy of CHIBE) Christina Roberto on food labeling and system-level changes for public health The Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics affiliate studies labeling systems to improve the choices people make with food, and argues that if health care professionals are serious about preventing nutrition-related chronic diseases, then system-level changes are necessary. 2 min. read Small incentives drive lasting seatbelt habits, cut unbuckled trips by a third Small incentives drive lasting seatbelt habits, cut unbuckled trips by a third Research from the Perelman School of Medicine and Penn Medicine’s Nudge Unit that incentivized drivers of connected cars with reward money to build and maintain seatbelt habits shows promise for promoting safer, consistent buckling behavior. 2 min. read Load More
When to see a psychiatrist Penn In the News U.S. News & World Report When to see a psychiatrist Maria Oquendo of the Perelman School of Medicine says that many psychiatric conditions have a strong biological basis that psychologists aren’t trained to understand. Christina Roberto on food labeling and system-level changes for public health Christina Roberto is a Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics affiliate and the Mitchell J. Blutt and Margo Krody Blutt Presidential Associate Professor of Health Policy in the Perelman School of Medicine.(Image: Courtesy of CHIBE) Christina Roberto on food labeling and system-level changes for public health The Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics affiliate studies labeling systems to improve the choices people make with food, and argues that if health care professionals are serious about preventing nutrition-related chronic diseases, then system-level changes are necessary. 2 min. read Small incentives drive lasting seatbelt habits, cut unbuckled trips by a third Small incentives drive lasting seatbelt habits, cut unbuckled trips by a third Research from the Perelman School of Medicine and Penn Medicine’s Nudge Unit that incentivized drivers of connected cars with reward money to build and maintain seatbelt habits shows promise for promoting safer, consistent buckling behavior. 2 min. read
Christina Roberto on food labeling and system-level changes for public health Christina Roberto is a Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics affiliate and the Mitchell J. Blutt and Margo Krody Blutt Presidential Associate Professor of Health Policy in the Perelman School of Medicine.(Image: Courtesy of CHIBE) Christina Roberto on food labeling and system-level changes for public health The Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics affiliate studies labeling systems to improve the choices people make with food, and argues that if health care professionals are serious about preventing nutrition-related chronic diseases, then system-level changes are necessary. 2 min. read
Small incentives drive lasting seatbelt habits, cut unbuckled trips by a third Small incentives drive lasting seatbelt habits, cut unbuckled trips by a third Research from the Perelman School of Medicine and Penn Medicine’s Nudge Unit that incentivized drivers of connected cars with reward money to build and maintain seatbelt habits shows promise for promoting safer, consistent buckling behavior. 2 min. read