Lifestyle change programs combined with incentives results in better outcomes The CDC recently evaluated 19 randomized controlled trials to explore the effects of incentives when combines with lifestyle change programs.
Category: General Wellness
There is a frenzy of attention on the new weight loss drugs like Ozempic (diabetes), Wegovy (chronic weight management), and others. And it's for good reason as the weight loss results are compelling with these GLP-1 receptor agonist medications. Based on their popularity for treating diabetes and for general weight loss, they appear here to stay. And with [...]
incentaHEALTH has partnered with the Crook County Medical Services District to provide a select number of seats in the #PreventDiabetes program to an in-need area of the state. incentaHEALTH launched the #PreventDiabetes program with the State of Wyoming in July of 2021 and after seeing its success, Crook County reserved a number of seats specifically for [...]
incentaHEALTH has partnered with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to conduct several cohorts of our #PreventDiabetes program in an in-need area of the state, the San Luis Valley, with host partners: The Alamosa Senior Center and Rio Grande Hospital. “We are excited to partner with incentaHEALTH and CDPHE to bring the Diabetes Prevention [...]
Ah, December - we meet again! Tis’ the season for gift-giving stress. Research says that 81% of Americans will participate in giving gifts to loved ones over the holiday season, and of that 56% of gifters say they are stressed about giving. Finding the perfect gifts for loved ones can be hard! Often the best rule [...]
Our curriculum delivery is different from any other program - we deliver a small daily dose each day. Our coaching approach assumes that your population is busy and distracted. So we get permission to nudge them daily with just the right bit of support to help them on their journey. And we’re not just sending reminders, [...]
Two of the biggest challenges when implementing a population health program are engagement and retention. To address these challenges, incentaHEALTH has designed a powerful behavior change approach that combines behavioral economics and visual progress tracking to dramatically increase initial program engagement and sustain long term weight management outcomes. In the video below, watch as incentaHEALTH [...]
In our post on Obesity Prevention Begins in the Home, we discussed how one of the positive “halo effects” of secondary prevention efforts, like incentaHEALTH, is the impact that can extend out to the other family members. When a parent embarks on a journey to improve their nutrition and exercise, it can create a ripple effect [...]
Grocery shopping - we all have to do it on a regular basis, so why does it seem like such a daunting task for so many? It might be due to the fact that our grocery stores are full of deceiving packages, expensive “health food” items, and tempting sugar-filled treats. We believe that healthy eating starts [...]
The Weigh and Win Kiosk located in the Scheitler Recreation Center The Scheitler Recreation Center in Denver, CO has recently been maintained and relocated within the building. The staff was excited to see new life come to the kiosk and look forward to seeing participants utilize the kiosk location to meet their health goals! The Weigh [...]
