Researchers during a recent study found that using digital health tools to self-monitor health is associated with weight loss. A systematic review of multiple randomised controlled studies among adults with overweight or obesity showed that greater engagement in self-monitoring using digital health tools was associated with significant weight loss. This is the first comprehensive systematic review to examine the relationship between digital self-monitoring and weight loss. Digital self-monitoring was linked to weight loss in 74 per cent of occurrences. "This may be because many digital tools are highly portable, and therefore allow the user to track any time of the day; digital tools also may make tracking quicker and maybe less burdensome to use," said Patel.

Source: Hindustan Times February 27, 2021 12:33 UTC