Health and behavior

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Health psychology focuses on examining the relationships between behavioral, cognitive, psychophysiological, and social and environmental factors and the establishment, maintenance, and detriment of health.

Many behaviors, such as smoking, alcohol and drug use, diet and exercise, and more, can have positive or negative impacts on physical health.

Adapted from the APA Dictionary of Psychology

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Mitigating the Impact of the Pandemic on Families and Couples

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