Text message nudges improved heart-healthy behaviors among people with psoriasis

Summary: Did you know that having psoriasis can mean you have a higher risk for heart problems? It is true, because psoriasis causes inflammation inside the body, not just on the skin. But a new study found a super simple way to help: text messages!

Researchers sent adults with psoriasis four motivational text messages a week for six months. These texts gave easy tips on eating a healthy Mediterranean diet, exercising, and remembering to take their medicine. The results were amazing. People who got the texts exercised about 128 minutes more per week, lowered their body mass index (BMI), and learned a lot more about their health compared to people who only got regular appointment reminders.

The best part? People loved the texts so much that they even shared the tips with their family members. It turns out that a little digital nudge on your phone is a fantastic way to keep both your heart and your skin healthy!

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