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Making health habitual: the psychology of 'habit-formation' and general practice - PubMed
Phillippa LallyJane WardleBenjamin Gardner
This article explores the psychological mechanisms behind habit formation and its application in general practice for promoting sustainable health behaviors. It argues that because habits are triggered by environmental cues rather than conscious motivation, they offer a more...
habit formationGeneral PracticeBehavioral PsychologyHealth PromotionPreventive MedicinePatient CounselingHealth Behavior
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