Apps, texts, and sensors for boosting heart health: Do they help?

Mobile health technologies, including smartphone apps and text message reminders, show some promise for helping people make heart-healthy behavior changes. There is not enough research to show a benefit for wearable sensors that track physical activity.

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Research we’re watching: Which fruits and vegetables are best for weight loss?

Eating more fruits-especially berries, apples, and pears-may help people lose weight over the long term. Soybeans and cauliflower also appear to aid weight loss. But consuming corn, peas, and potatoes may be linked to weight gain.

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