Use of a Smartphone App Versus Motivational Interviewing to Increase Walking Distance and Weight Loss in Overweight/Obese Adults With Peripheral Artery Disease
Source: Pexels Copyright: Jens Mahnke URL: https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-in-black-sneakers-walking-on-street-1153838/ License: Licensed by JMIR Peripheral artery disease, a painful condition affecting older adults, is caused by a buildup of plaque in the blood vessels of the arms and legs that restricts circulation. Smoking, diabetes, obesity and high cholesterol are contributing factors. Claudication, the cramping pain patients experience in their extremities, affects their quality of life. “It’s really poor leg circulation,” says Tracie Collins, MD, MPH, dean of The University of New Mexico (UNM) College of Population Health. “It compromises your ability to walk.” Medications can help alleviate the symptoms, but taking regular walks is the most effective wayRead More →