The use of online communities and websites for health information has proliferated along
with the use of mobile apps for managing health behaviors such as diet and exercise. The …

Abstract Background In May 2013, the iTunes and Google Play stores contained 23,490 and
17,756 smartphone applications (apps) categorized as Health and Fitness, respectively. The …

Lifestyle behaviors across the 24-h spectrum (ie, sleep, sedentary, and active behaviors)
drive metabolic risk. We describe the development and process evaluation of BeWell24, a …

Background The use of smartphone apps to track and manage physical activity (PA), diet,
and sleep is growing rapidly. Many apps aim to change individual behavior on these three …

Increasing global interest in diet and fitness mobile applications (apps) has prompted the
question: What are the factors affecting users' adoption and usage behaviors on a specific …

Mobile health (mHealth) technologies and applications are becoming more and more
accessible. The increased prevalence of wearable and embeddable sensors has opened up …

Mobile fitness applications are innovating the ways in which smartphone users self-manage
their health. Prior research found that app functions may impact app efficacy. However …

This pilot study tested the acceptability and usability of a prototype app designed to promote
the physical well-being of adults with psychiatric disorders. The application under …

Background Evidence on the long-term effects of weight management smartphone apps on
various weight-related outcomes remains scarce. Objective In this review, we aimed to …

Physical activity is closely linked with health and well-being; however, many Americans do
not engage in regular exercise. Older adults and those with low socioeconomic status are …