Clinical Value of Digital Health- Considerations and Future Directions
The good news is the rate of publications in digital health has increased steadily in the past three years, this adds to our broad understanding of where digital health…
Exercise and Brain Health – Moving Forward Together
A large body of published literature points to the importance of exercise for overall health. Data on the reduction of cardiovascular risk suggests that moving from a sedentary lifestyle…
Digital Health in 2020 Trends and Wishlists
The last decade saw tremendous development in digital health. With the growing penetration of smartphone ownership globally, having tools at your fingertips to support health and wellness is commonplace.…
What Aspects of Digital Mental Health Apps Provide Benefit?
Digital Mental Health apps hold great promise to meet the growing demand for support to alleviate the symptoms of depression and anxiety globally. The newer realm of digital therapeutics…
Drop Out Rates for Apps- The Right Metric to Track?
A recent annual report from Liftoff cites a 3.6% 30-day retention rate in health and fitness apps and suggests app companies are more focused on acquiring new users over retaining…
Stand Alone Apps for Mental Health – Are We There Yet?
Digital health has evolved significantly over the past three years. Currently, the area of digital therapeutics – apps and sensors that reliably translate the evidence base to assess, monitor,…
Trusthworthines in Digital Health- An App Checklist
Recent books like Richard Seymour's "The Twittering Machine" and Shoshana Zuboff's "The Age of Surveillance Capitalism" offer sobering accounts of the impact of over two decades of life in…
Control Groups in Digital Health Studies
Digital health has been around since 2010, but the newer focus on digital therapeutics is only a few years old. In essence, a digital therapeutic translates an evidence base…
Why Language Matters in Obesity
Weight bias is a real phenomenon, and research demonstrates it can impact employment status, financial status, and even more concerning access to health care. If people with obesity have experienced…
Addressing Youth Mental Health with Digital Tools- Some Considerations
Estimates suggest 1.1 billion people worldwide suffer from mental health disorders. Depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and substance use are the leading causes of disability amongst working-age adults. Many of these disorders…