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Companies can profit when workers are less stressed
Businesses that encourage employees to take vacations and enroll in stress-reduction and wellness programs—like yoga or weight management classes—are likely boosting their bottom lines. So said several business and health experts July 18, 2016 on NPR’s Morning Edition.…
Eating more homemade meals may help reduce type 2 diabetes risk
People who eat homemade lunches and dinners for most of the week may be less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than people who get most of their meals from restaurants, according to new findings from Harvard T.H.…
Healthy lifestyle could prevent half of all cancer deaths
If people in the U.S. adopted a healthy lifestyle—not smoking, drinking in moderation, maintaining a healthy body weight and exercising regularly—half of all cancer deaths and close to half of all cancer diagnoses could potentially be prevented, according…
Sugary beverages hard to find in Boston Public Schools
Boston Public Schools are ahead of the curve when it comes to banning sales of sugary beverages, according to a new study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study found that nearly…
Heart disease prevention tool shows promise
March 2, 2016 -- Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the U.S., and a healthy lifestyle is key to prevention. But the prevalence of healthy behaviors among U.S. adults is low. Current prevention strategies focus…
Flavonoid-rich foods and drinks may prevent erectile dysfunction
Men who consume just three or four weekly portions of foods and drinks containing flavonoids—which include berries, citrus fruits, and red wine—may reduce their risk of erectile dysfunction, according to a new study from researchers at Harvard T.H.…
Can volunteering lead to better health?
January 5, 2016 — Eric Kim, a research fellow in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, recently led the first study to look at a possible link between volunteering…
A call to regulate starvation of 'Paris thin' models
Boston, MA ─ Prohibiting runway models from participating in fashion shows or photo shoots if they are dangerously thin would go a long way toward preventing serious health problems among young women—including anorexia nervosa and death from starvation—according…
Chemicals linked with severe respiratory disease found in common e-cigarette flavors
For immediate release: December 8, 2015 Boston, MA – Diacetyl, a flavoring chemical linked to cases of severe respiratory disease, was found in more than 75% of flavored electronic cigarettes and refill liquids tested by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan…
Finding common ground on nutrition advice
November 30, 2015 — What is the healthiest and most sustainable way of eating? How can public health experts guide consumers amid a sea of often confusing nutrition advice? Researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and…
