Background Text-message and e-mail are emerging as potential methods for improving
weight outcomes among obese individuals. The optimal volume, frequency, and timing of …

Background: The incidence of obesity among adolescents is increasing. Text messages are
a primary communication form for adolescents and potentially a scalable strategy for …

Background African American adults experience a high prevalence of obesity and its
associated comorbidities, including diabetes. Church-based interventions have been shown …

Importance Effective weight loss interventions are needed for men with obesity. Objective To
determine whether an intervention that combined text messaging with financial incentives …

Background There is a need to develop weight management interventions that fit seamlessly
into the busy lives of women during the postpartum period. Objective The objective was to …

Background In 2016, 26% of UK men were estimated to be obese. Systematic reviews
suggest that few men engage in formal weight loss interventions that support weight …

Background: Daily self-monitoring of diet and physical activity behaviors is a strong predictor
of weight loss success. Text messaging holds promise as a viable self-monitoring modality …

Objective: To examine whether SMS text messaging facilitates a reduction of weight and
waist circumference (WC) and favourable changes in lipid profile and insulin levels in …

OBJECTIVE: Text-messaging shows promise as a health intervention. This randomized
controlled trial evaluated a daily text-messaging weight loss intervention. METHODS …

Introduction: More than one-third of US adults are obese, which greatly increases their risks
for type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and some types of cancer. Busy healthcare …