Social Incentives and Gamification to Promote Weight Loss: The LOSE IT Randomized, Controlled Trial
Kurtzman GW, Day SC, Small DS, Lynch M, Zhu J, Wang W, Rareshide CAL, Patel MS. · Journal of general internal medicine · 2018 · randomised controlled trial
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“Using digital health devices to track behavior with a partner led to significant weight loss through 36 weeks”
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“Using digital health devices to track behavior with a partner led to significant weight loss through 36 weeks”
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