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- Website: Evidence-based Living
- Resource type: Blog
Summary - The message of this resource is:
There is some evidence that mobile health apps lead to healthier behavior, but they may also cause people to feel unnecessary anxiety about their health. There is no evidence that shows mobile health apps can be harmful.
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Keywords
smart phone, fitbit, calorie counting , step tracker, cell phone, application, device
How was this rated?
Step 1 - Evidence-based
Is this information reliable, based on scientific research?
Step 2 - Transparency
Is it clear who developed the resource and how?
Step 3 - Usability
Is the information easy to understand and easy to use?
Rated on: 8/12/2016 4:18:36 PM
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