Gerontology & Geriatrics

Exercise apps do not meet older people's needs, according to study

In a context in which physical exercise is considered a key factor in healthy aging, a group of researchers led by the physiotherapist at the Parc Sanitari Pere Virgili health complex Luis Soto, working with experts in digital ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

What women want to see in pregnancy health apps

Digital health interventions, such as mobile applications, are increasingly being viewed as potential ways to encourage behavior change to improve health outcomes in areas including diet, exercise and sleep. Among women in ...

Overweight & Obesity

New app found to be an effective aid in the treatment of obesity

Onnikka is based on the Persuasive Systems Design method developed at the University of Oulu under the leadership of Professor Harri Oinas-Kukkonen, with a focus on guiding behavior change. Onnikka has now been developed ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

How smartphones weaken attention spans in children and adults

It's no secret that smartphones and other digital devices control and consume our attention, both among adults and young people. This can be illustrated with three different, but very common scenarios:

Psychology & Psychiatry

Why grinding your teeth might not always be a bad thing

According to the Council of Dentists of Spain, bruxism is the dental diagnosis that has increased the most since the pandemic, almost quadrupling. In fact, its incidence among the population has gone from 6% to 23%.

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