Tag: Behavior Change
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Why Some People Can’t Stop Drinking: The Science Behind Alcohol Dependence
Understanding the puzzle: why some people can’t stay away from alcohol For many, a drink is a social pleasure or a way to unwind. For others, alcohol becomes a force that undermines health, relationships, and daily functioning. Why do some people find it so hard to stop, even when they know the costs? The answer…
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Digital Interventions for Healthy and Sustainable Eating: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Introduction Dietary choices influence both individual health and planetary well-being. In recent years, the adoption of digital interventions—ranging from mobile apps and online programs to social media campaigns and wearable devices—has surged as a strategy to promote healthy and sustainable eating. This article summarizes findings from a systematic review and meta-analysis that examined how digital…
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Digital Interventions Targeting Healthy and Sustainable Eating Behavior: Insights from a Systematic Review
Introduction Food choices influence both individual health and planetary sustainability. Contemporary dietary patterns contribute to rising obesity, diabetes, and diet-related cancers while exerting pressure on resources and the environment. Digital interventions—ranging from mobile apps and online programs to interactive platforms—offer scalable pathways to promote healthier, more sustainable eating behaviors. This article summarizes the aims, methods,…
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Digital Interventions for Healthy and Sustainable Eating: Insights from a Systematic Review
Understanding the Rise of Digital Interventions in Eating Behavior Dietary choices affect not only individual health but also the health of our planet. Digital interventions—ranging from mobile apps and online coaching to automated nudges and social media campaigns—are increasingly used to promote healthy and sustainable eating patterns. This article summarizes what a comprehensive systematic review…
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AI Diabetes Prevention Program Delivers Results Like Human Programs
AI-Powered Prevention Matches Human-Led Programs in Key Trial Outcomes In a landmark study released online on October 27, researchers report that an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered lifestyle intervention app for adults with prediabetes reduces their risk of progressing to type 2 diabetes at a level comparable to traditional, human-led programs. The findings, published in the Journal…
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Behavioral science meets public health: applying the Fogg Behavior Model to health interventions — a scoping review
Overview Behavior change is central to improving population health, yet moving people to adopt and sustain healthy habits remains a persistent challenge. This article synthesizes a scoping review that examines the Fogg Behavior Model (FBM) and its application in health-related interventions. The FBM, proposed by Dr. BJ Fogg, emphasizes three core elements—motivation, ability, and prompts—as…
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A Multifaceted Digital Intervention for Prediabetes Prevention in Primary Care: Insights from the PREDIABETEXT Trial
Introduction: A Global Challenge in Prediabetes Prediabetes affects hundreds of millions worldwide, with rising prevalence driven by urbanization, lifestyle changes, and aging populations. While lifestyle modification programs have shown strong efficacy at reducing diabetes risk, real-world uptake remains a hurdle. PREDIABETEXT (Prediabetes Text Message Digital Intervention for the Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus) represents…
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Application of Behavioral Science in Digital Therapeutics for Prediabetes: A Scoping Review
Background: Prediabetes, Digital Therapeutics, and the Behavioral Lens Prediabetes is a transitional metabolic state characterized by elevated blood glucose levels that fall short of diabetes criteria. Without targeted intervention, many individuals with prediabetes progress to type 2 diabetes and related complications. Digital therapeutics (DTx) offer software-based interventions—often powered by mobile apps, wearables, and telehealth—that support…