by Michael Rucker | Jan 31, 2019 | Having Fun
Chances are that you or friend have thought about going on a food diet, but have you ever thought of going on a fun diet? I am sure you’ve heard before, “you are what you eat.” Personally, I remember it best from this little gem from my childhood… After a bit of...
by Michael Rucker | Oct 30, 2016 | Having Fun
Why Behavior Change is a Bunch of BS and What You Can Do about It Can a person change their behavior? I have generally been an advocate of behavior change science, however, I am not so sure anymore. Designing healthy habits and routines can be an effective way to...
by Michael Rucker | Jan 12, 2014 | Well-being
What are Microhealth Rewards? The microhealth reward is a recycled innovation being reintroduced by way of the Affordable Care Act as a means of trying to motivate Americans to engage in healthy behaviors through extrinsic economic microhealth rewards. The way the law...
by Michael Rucker | Apr 23, 2013 | Well-being
Most individuals are aware of what steps they need to take in order to improve their health. Recent research conducted out of the University of Michigan (Rebranding Exercise: Closing the Gap Between Values and Behavior) finds that messages that encourage individuals...
by Michael Rucker | Mar 1, 2013 | Well-being
At some time in our life, there is a good chance we have tried to change our behavior. It could be to lose some weight, start saving money, trying to quit a bad habit, etc. Sometimes these types of behavior changes occur gradually, sometimes abruptly. Whether quickly,...
