Neat News 3023 (added 2024-04-10)

Nudging to be physically more active works

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In a new study it was found that adult patients with a heart problem who received daily reminders to be more active, actually were around 40 minutes per week more active than others. This is correlated with a 6 percent reduced risk of premature death. It shows that the simple measure can make a difference. It is even more effective if combined with a point-based reward system.

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News seen at: ScienceDaily - Living Well