Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex, heterogeneous disorder of uncertain etiology, with a prevalence of up to 10% and frequently associated with obesity, with at least 50% of women with polycystic ovary syndrome demonstrating overweight or obesity defined by body mass index >25 or >30 kg/m2. The syndrome is associated with numerous morbidities, including infertility, obste...

Executive dysfunctions have been found to be related to repetitive/disinhibited behaviors and social deficits in autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). This study aims to investigate the potential effect of a Shaolin-medicine-based dietary modification on improving executive functions and behavioral symptoms of ASD and exploring the possible underlying neurophysiological mechanisms. Twenty-four chil...

This study presents an analysis of the empirical literature on behavior modification in the classroom. Data were drawn from all relevant articles published in four behavior modification journals from 1963 through 1976. An assessment of the intervention techniques employed and the behavioral objectives sought in this literature suggests that traditional intervention techniques are still primaril...

UNLABELLED The worldwide epidemic of type 2 diabetes (T2D) emphasizes the need for guidelines regarding community implementation of lifestyle modification prevention programs. An understanding of effective behavioral strategies is needed if evidence translation is to be realized. The aim of this paper is to systematically review the behavioral change strategies for lifestyle T2D prevention prog...

The present article summarizes and comments on the clinical applications and promotion of aerobic (endurance) exercise within behavioral medicine. Highlighted applications include cardiovascular risk modification, obesity, diabetes, and smoking. Particular emphasis is placed on the problem of poor adherence to exercise programs in clinical and apparently healthy populations alike, on the identi...