Many internet-delivered physical activity behaviour change programs have been developed
and evaluated. However, further evidence is required to ascertain the overall effectiveness …

This article provides a comprehensive review of Internet–and Website–based physical
activity interventions targeting adult populations. Search procedures identified 72 unique …

Background We hypothesized that a fully automated mobile health (mH ealth) intervention
with tracking and texting components would increase physical activity. Methods and Results …

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Considered the most comprehensive handbook in the field, this rich resource reviews the
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Worldwide, the number of people aged 60 years and older steadily grows to a predicted 2
billion in 2050. Online interventions increasingly target lifestyle risk factors to promote …

Background: Lack of physical activity leads to detrimental changes in body composition and
metabolism, functional decline, and increased risk of disease in old age. The potential of …

Background: Incorporating social media features into digital behavior change interventions
(DBCIs) has the potential to contribute positively to their success. However, the lack of clear …

Methods: The two-arm randomized-controlled trial was conducted for patients with MetS
from June through December 2012 in Tehran, Iran. Participants (n= 160) were recruited …

Background Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of cardio-metabolic risk factors and a major
burden for public health due to its increasing prevalence and adverse effects on …