Harvard Data Science Review Podcast
I Promise to Exercise Every January: Can Data Science Help My New Year’s Resolution?
Jan 19, 2023
Dr. Michele Patel, a clinical psychologist, discusses optimizing digital health interventions for obesity treatment and the importance of tracking steps, diet, and body weight for weight loss. The podcast explores strategies for generalizing research findings in obesity studies, promoting group support for health goals, and the impact of the pandemic on fitness habits, including the rise of online fitness classes.
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- Consistent tracking improves awareness, influencing food choices.
- Tailoring interventions based on digital literacy addresses recruitment bias.
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The Benefits of Health Tracking
Health tracking, also known as self-monitoring, focuses on users tracking their behavior like steps, body weight, and food intake. Researchers utilize this data for feedback. Objective tracking devices like the Aura Ring or Fitbit provide more accurate data than self-reported methods. Consistent tracking throughout the day enhances awareness, influencing food choices and habits.
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