A review of more than 200 studies over two decades has shown the internet, cell phones and computers can help people adopt a healthier lifestyle. Researchers found software tools can coach people to improve their diet, lose weight, stop smoking and stop drinking alcohol.
A new study has found children whose parents suffer from a psychiatric disease are more likely to be violent or attempt suicide. The risk is greatest among children whose parents have an antisocial personality disorder, abuse marijuana or have tried suicide themselves.
Two-thirds of Americans say pharmacies should not sell tobacco and 50% of smokers agree. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said tobacco-free policies can improve health awareness for smokers. Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. It kills almost 500,000 Americans every year.
Sources
1- Journal of the American Heart Association
2- JAMA Psychiatry
3- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention