Texting saves lives: The study findings suggest that texts reminding patients to do things like eat right, exercise more and smoke less may play a critical future role in helping them make lifestyle changes, said researchers.
Texting patients regular reminders to do things like eat right, exercise more and smoke less may help them make lifestyle changes linked to a lower risk of heart attacks and strokes, an Australian study suggests.
Researchers sent four texts a week to about 350 people with heart disease to supplement their regular care with reminders designed to encourage healthier habits. Another group of about 350 patients stuck with their usual care routines but didn’t receive texts.
