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Christina Roberto on food labeling and system-level changes for public health
Christina Roberto.

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.

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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.

From the Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics

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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.

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A simple technique to help you fall asleep
The New York Times

A simple technique to help you fall asleep

Speaking about cognitive shuffling, a mental exercise to bring on sleep, Jorge I. Mora of the Perelman School of Medicine says, “We need to study this more to be able to fully say, yes, this should be a consistent tool.”

From vaccines to Froot Loops: Why RFK Jr.’s health-related theories have sparked so much controversy
CBC News

From vaccines to Froot Loops: Why RFK Jr.’s health-related theories have sparked so much controversy

According to the Annenberg Public Policy Center, COVID vaccine-related deaths reported in the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System are unverified. David Mandell of the Perelman School of Medicine says that numerous studies have disproven a link between child vaccination and increased risk of autism.

A series on wellness and well-being
People walking along Locust Walk in the fall.

(On homepage) Additional resources for students, staff, faculty, and postdocs are offered through offices and centers across Penn and the Health System.

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A series on wellness and well-being

A roundup of the six-part series from Penn Today that focuses on University resources available to students, faculty, staff, and postdocs for their mental, physical, technical, and financial health.
Wellness and well-being series looks at behavior and mental health services
a person sitting on a bench surrounded by trees in front of a pond

Taking a break outdoors can help support mental health and well-being. Penn’s campus has several peaceful places outdoors, including a former botanical garden now known as the Bio Pond.

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Wellness and well-being series looks at behavior and mental health services

Wellness and well-being are woven into the life of Penn’s campus, for students, postdocs, faculty, and staff. In the first part of a new series, Penn Today highlights University resources that support the campus community.