Mobile app boosts weight loss by 15 pounds
Monday, December 10, 2012 - 18:00
in Psychology & Sociology
Using a mobile app that tracks eating and activity helped people lose an average of 15 pounds and keep it off for at least a year, reports a new study. But the technology only aided weight loss when its users also attended regular classes on nutrition and exercise. The app was a critical tool when part of a larger program.