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Effects of Mobile Health Care App "Asmile" on Physical Activity of 80,689 Users in Osaka Prefecture, Japan: Longitudinal Observational Study

Effects of Mobile Health Care App "Asmile" on Physical Activity of 80,689 Users in Osaka Prefecture, Japan: Longitudinal Observational Study

Several studies have shown that m Health apps contribute to weight loss [9], blood pressure reduction [10], cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk reduction [11], and cognitive function improvement [12,13]. Thus, m Health apps are beginning to be recognized as valuable tools for various purposes in health promotion. However, previous studies have yet to reach a consensus regarding the improvement of exercise habits through the use of m Health apps.

Asuka Oyama, Kenshiro Taguchi, Hiroe Seto, Reiko Kanaya, Jun'ichi Kotoku, Miyae Yamakawa, Hiroshi Toki, Ryohei Yamamoto

J Med Internet Res 2025;27:e65943

A Brief Video-Based Intervention to Improve Digital Health Literacy for Individuals With Bipolar Disorder: Intervention Development and Results of a Single-Arm Quantitative Pilot Study

A Brief Video-Based Intervention to Improve Digital Health Literacy for Individuals With Bipolar Disorder: Intervention Development and Results of a Single-Arm Quantitative Pilot Study

For example, a review of apps for psychosis found that only 15% of research apps were accessible on the public marketplace [7]. In contrast, there is a boom in commercial mental health apps [8,9]. The acceptability and uptake of apps in people with BD are high, with 77% expressing interest in receiving mental health treatment via their mobile device [10], and 42% reporting use of an app to support mood or sleep self-management [11].

Emma Morton, Sahil S Kanani, Natalie Dee, Rosemary Xinhe Hu, Erin E Michalak

J Particip Med 2025;17:e59806

A Smartphone App Self-Management Program for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Randomized Controlled Trial of Clinical Outcomes

A Smartphone App Self-Management Program for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Randomized Controlled Trial of Clinical Outcomes

The use of smartphone apps, remote monitoring, and telemedicine are more frequently used in the delivery of health care both nationally and internationally than before the COVID-19 pandemic [29,30]. It has also been reported that the COVID-19 pandemic has positively influenced the older population’s views on technology, resulting in increased use of smartphones following the pandemic [30,31].

Lisa Glynn, Eddie Moloney, Stephen Lane, Emma McNally, Carol Buckley, Margaret McCann, Catherine McCabe

JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2025;13:e56318

Trustworthiness of Web-Based Pharmacy Apps in Pakistan Based on the Mobile App Rating Scale: Content Analysis and Quality Evaluation

Trustworthiness of Web-Based Pharmacy Apps in Pakistan Based on the Mobile App Rating Scale: Content Analysis and Quality Evaluation

Financial or premium app-related biases were not taken into account, and only English-language apps were considered. Exclusion criteria encompassed the exclusion of paid apps, apps in languages other than English, apps not available for download on the Google Play Store and i OS App Store, and any duplicate apps. The complete dataset of the apps included the input of crucial information.

Anum Sattar, Hina Rehman, Safila Naveed, Sumaira Khadim, Nargis Khan, Ahmad Furqan Kazi, Wajid Syed, Mahmood Basil A Al-Rawi, Shazia Jamshed

JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2025;13:e59884

Mobile Apps and Wearable Devices for Cardiovascular Health: Narrative Review

Mobile Apps and Wearable Devices for Cardiovascular Health: Narrative Review

The inclusion criteria of the mobile apps and wearables included in this review are outlined in Textbox 1. The included mobile apps were required to meet at least 1 of the following criteria: Health and well-being tracking: apps that measured or logged health and well-being were typically categorized as health and fitness apps. Specific metric measurement: apps that measured specific metrics, such as heart rate and heart rate variability.

Gauri Kumari Chauhan, Patrick Vavken, Christine Jacob

JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2025;13:e65782

Acceptability of a Web-Based Health App (PortfolioDiet.app) to Translate a Nutrition Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease in High-Risk Adults: Mixed Methods Randomized Ancillary Pilot Study

Acceptability of a Web-Based Health App (PortfolioDiet.app) to Translate a Nutrition Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease in High-Risk Adults: Mixed Methods Randomized Ancillary Pilot Study

Due to their highly scalable nature, the use of technology to aid in the dissemination and delivery of lifestyle behavior change interventions has become of great interest with the number of studies investigating health apps having gone up rapidly since 2010 [21]. Web- and mobile-based applications (hereafter apps) provide an important alternative and complementary approach for the delivery and long-term reinforcement of health advice.

Meaghan E Kavanagh, Laura Chiavaroli, Selina M Quibrantar, Gabrielle Viscardi, Kimberly Ramboanga, Natalie Amlin, Melanie Paquette, Sandhya Sahye-Pudaruth, Darshna Patel, Shannan M Grant, Andrea J Glenn, Sabrina Ayoub-Charette, Andreea Zurbau, Robert G Josse, Vasanti S Malik, Cyril W C Kendall, David J A Jenkins, John L Sievenpiper

JMIR Cardio 2025;9:e58124

The mChoice App, an mHealth Tool for the Monitoring of Preexposure Prophylaxis Adherence and Sexual Behaviors in Young Men Who Have Sex With Men: Usability Evaluation

The mChoice App, an mHealth Tool for the Monitoring of Preexposure Prophylaxis Adherence and Sexual Behaviors in Young Men Who Have Sex With Men: Usability Evaluation

To overcome this clinical and public health challenge, technological interventions, such as mobile health (m Health) apps, have emerged to support public health care initiatives [18]. However, despite the potential of m Health for delivering sexual health and HIV prevention awareness, m Health is underutilized for supporting Pr EP adherence [19,20].

Fabiana Cristina Dos Santos, Maeve Brin, Mary R Tanner, Carla A Galindo, Rebecca Schnall

JMIR Hum Factors 2025;12:e59780