American journal of preventive medicine
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Review
Physical activity and the prevention of depression: a systematic review of prospective studies.
Given its high prevalence and impact on quality of life, more research is needed in identifying factors that may prevent depression. This review examined whether physical activity (PA) is protective against the onset of depression. ⋯ From a population health perspective, promoting PA may serve as a valuable mental health promotion strategy in reducing the risk of developing depression.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Commitment contracts and team incentives: a randomized controlled trial for smoking cessation in Thailand.
Treatment for tobacco dependence is not available in many low-resource settings, especially in developing countries. ⋯ The intervention enhanced abstinence by 91%-136% at 6 months, relative to the control group, although self-reports at 14 months suggest tapering of the treatment effect. The intervention may offer a viable, cost-effective alternative to current smoking-cessation approaches in low-resource settings.
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The use of smartphone applications (apps) to assist with weight management is increasingly prevalent, but the quality of these apps is not well characterized. ⋯ All apps received low overall scores for inclusion of behavioral theory-based strategies.