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Avidon Health is a team of behavior change and technology experts who empower health outcomes for participants, and business objectives for clients.

Avidon launched in 2020 following MedPro Wellness’ acquisition of SelfHelpWorks, which brought together more than 20 years of proven health coaching and cognitive behavioral training expertise. With a renewed vision, we created Engagement Rx®, a dynamic coaching and content delivery platform that provides personalized, 1-to-1 health and well-being experiences at scale.

Our solutions are now driving a revolution in personalized care that is enabling clients to reimagine the way they connect with and enhance the lives of their diverse populations.

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Avidon Health co-CEO appointed to HR.com Employee Well-Being Advisory Board

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Clark Lagemann invited to share expertise in employee wellness alongside fellow industry leaders. 

CRANFORD, NJ — Feb 16, 2022 — Avidon Health, a leading provider of coaching solutions proven to break unhealthy habits for diverse populations, today announced that co-CEO, Clark Lagemann, was selected to join the HR.com Employee Well-Being Advisory Board for 2022. The board was formed to bring together health leaders to collaborate and positively influence the HR industry in the field of employee well-being. Board members will spend the year contributing to identifying trends and key areas to conduct research within the topics of employee health, mental health and stress in the workplace.

“Our entire business is built around solving individuals’ health challenges within organizations through our behavior change solutions, and empowering them to achieve healthy outcomes,” said Clark Lagemann, co-CEO at Avidon Health. “Joining the HR.com advisory board is a real honor which aligns closely with our own organization’s mission—and my passion—to change lives. I look forward to sharing my own experiences and insights within this format, and to learning from the other esteemed leaders on the board as well. I applaud HR.com for focusing on employee well-being and inspiring others to make a difference in the workforce.”

Each year, the HR.com advisory board invites thought leaders to participate in discussions on a given topic to guide research surveys and capture the pulse of the HR community. This culminates in an annual full research report and infographic to distill many of the key findings. Leaders in the HR field, and those in any business regardless of industry, can benefit from understanding the state of employee health and well-being. This is more important than ever as companies look to support, retain and recruit employees amidst a competitive hiring environment brought on by the pandemic and the “great resignation.”

“Employees are experiencing burnout at an extremely high rate and employers need to focus on wellness to keep employees healthy and engaged,” said Lagemann. “In addition to burnout, increased stress, alcohol use and sleep issues brought on by the pandemic continue to affect the workplace. I look forward to participating on the HR.com advisory board to share best practices and help employers create a culture of well-being within their organizations.”

To learn more about the free research published by HR.com’s Research Institute please visit hr.com/researchinstitute. If you would like more information about HR.com advisory boards in all HR verticals, please contact their research team at research@hr.com.

To learn more about Engagement Rx, visit avidonhealth.com.

About Avidon Health

Launched in 2020 following MedPro Wellness’ acquisition of SelfHelpWorks, Avidon Health is a team of behavior change experts who are passionate about providing health strategies that empower people to make positive life changes. Avidon’s proprietary digital health platform, Engagement Rx®, is a dynamic content and coaching solution that helps drive behavior change for diverse populations at scale. We use cognitive behavioral training and technology that focuses on the individual, not just their condition, to create lasting outcomes. We also provide care team resources including staff, our Coach+ CRM, and comprehensive team training.

Learn more at www.avidonhealth.com.

Media Contact:
Kristin Hege
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480-540-6496

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Individuals

Substance use in the workplace: how to support member recovery

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Digital coaching solutions can help employers make lasting changes in their workplaces and support employees dealing with substance use.

Hopeless. It’s how many people feel when caught in the cycle of substance use. The struggle is weighty and ongoing as people’s brains have been trained to encourage them to keep using the substance. The cycle can often feel impossible to break. However, while difficult to achieve, lasting change can be made.

One in seven people in the United States are projected to struggle with substance use disorder at some point in their lifetime, according to a report from the surgeon general. And, while 75% of people suffering from substance use disorder are part of the workforce, most employers are wholly unaware of their workers’ private struggles and the impacts such issues can have on all their employees and workplaces.

So, what can employers do to help even when they don’t know employees are struggling?

They can offer support and resources to employees and help break down barriers to treatment, giving workers an opportunity to make long-term change. Below, we explore the pandemic’s effect on substance use, the impact substance use has on workplaces and how employers can support their employees.

Pandemic propels increased drug and alcohol use

According to a recent survey, the pandemic has resulted in notable increases in workers’ substance use issues across all generations and industries. Some one-third of responding workers who reportedly struggle with substance use issues stated that their work has suffered more since the pandemic began.

Data suggests there have been large increases in fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine use since the coronavirus pandemic was declared a national emergency in March 2020. In fact, according to a study of over 880,000 drug test specimens, entitled “The opioid epidemic within the COVID-19 pandemic: Drug testing in 2020,” positivity for heroin increased by 44% once the pandemic began. An increase in the use of alcohol among U.S. adults was also noted by a study assessing the pandemic’s impact on drinking behavior and stress.

Extensive costs of substance use in the workplace

When it comes to employees’ substance use, most employers are often left in the dark while employees struggle in silence. This combination has damaging impacts. It can lead workers to leave the workforce outright or stay quiet as their work declines, damaging workplace health and safety.

For employees, the personal costs of substance use can include missed work that results in lost wages as well as the health and lifestyle side effects of drugs and alcohol use. For employers, substance use in the workplace can result in increased absenteeism, lost productivity, and additional healthcare expenses.

A recent report assessing the impact of substance use disorders in the workplace found that employees typically miss 15 work days each year for illness, injury or reasons other than vacation and holidays. On the other hand, employees with a substance use disorder were more likely to take 25.6 days off – or 1.5 weeks more than their colleagues – for illness and injury. However promising, employees who have recovered from a substance use disorder in the prior 12 months missed about 11 days of work annually.

Moreover, substance use disorder can result in higher turnover rates for employers and increase costs on recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees. One study found that employee turnover costs 33% of an employee’s entire salary, which stacked against the median wage in the U.S. can total about $15,000.

There are numerous negative impacts workers struggling with substance use disorders can have on workplaces that are harder to quantify including diminished job performance, faulty decision making, distraction and preoccupation with addictive substances, lack of focus, reduced cooperation with colleagues and supervisors as well as reduced workplace morale and illegal activities happening on site.

Employer support can lead to positive outcomes for all

Even without knowing about an individual’s personal struggles, employers can provide all employees with the support and resources they need to take the crucial first step toward treatment.

It starts with culture. Workplaces can positively and negatively impact the prevalence of substance use disorder. For example, workplaces where alcohol is readily available or there’s an acceptance of addictive substances can contribute to worker substance use disorder. Stressful, unhealthy workplaces can also be a breeding ground for substance use disorders. At the root of addiction is emotion, and workers who deal poorly with stress can intuitively train their brain to continue dealing with stressful situations in the same detrimental manners. Reducing stressors can play a role in helping workers overcome their struggles.

Next, employers can incorporate healthy living and substance use disorder education into their training and ongoing outreach programming. This can both inform employees about the effects of substance use disorders and help employees identify behaviors and changes in colleagues who may need support. In addition, employers can provide more robust benefits, resources, and behavior change courses, like LivingClear™, provide employees with confidential substance use disorder screening and online learning experiences, support treatment referrals, and deliver follow-up care to support employees in recovery.

By improving workplace culture, educating employees, and providing workers with supportive and confidential services, employers can break down barriers to treatment, encourage employees to seek help, and support employees in making lasting changes that benefit both the individual and workplace.

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Individuals News

2021: Where we’ve been and where we’re going

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Our 2021 journey and our roadmap for 2022.

By Clark Lagemann, co-CEO – Avidon Health

Compared to 2020, 2021 has almost felt… normal… almost. We’ve come a long way, but more importantly, we’ve helped countless people get and stay healthy.

We’ve made serious leaps this year and have big plans for 2022.

A new beginning

2021 was truly a fresh start as we set off to successfully unite two great organizations, combining the best of our health coaching and digital cognitive behavioral training pedigrees to become something more. With a bold new vision to fix the engagement problem in healthcare, Avidon Health was born.

A better approach for digital coaching at scale

Engagement Rx LogoBy spring, we launched a completely overhauled digital coaching platform, Engagement Rx®, to combine our innovative coaching methodology, cognitive behavioral training courses and content, and user-friendly technology capable of delivering individualized wellness experiences across large, diverse populations.

A modern, sophisticated approach to SUD support

LivingClear - Substance Abuse Disorders - BannerWe’ve long recognized the huge gaps in care relating to the treatment of substance use disorders (SUDs), especially related to substance use in the workplace. With the pandemic making treatment much more difficult, along with the stigmas surrounding SUDs, we rolled up our sleeves and created an entirely new cognitive behavioral training course aimed at tackling this growing epidemic, LivingClear™.

Created by addiction specialists, LivingClear is an online, video-based instructional course dedicated to addressing the psychological and emotional factors that contribute to substance use disorders (SUDs).

Empowering clients to tailor their own wellness content

Content design studio layoutWhile many clients utilize our core coaching and content exclusively, there has been increasing demand for the ability to edit, or even create from scratch, courses and interactive experiences. We officially launched our new Content Design Studio, a “no-code” drag-and-drop flow builder enabling the simple creation of new coaching and educational experiences. Schedule a demo to learn more.

Microlearning Courses: Evolved for the way people learn

Microlearning courses bannerThis fall, we released our highly anticipated Microlearning Courses, the newest behavior change tool in our arsenal that offers bite-sized learning and support for those now ready to take the all-important first step.

Built using our new Content Design Studio, Microlearning Courses are based on the same high-quality, research-driven content as traditional courses, but with a modern approach aimed at increasing engagement. Healthy Weight and Nutrition courses are available now with new courses scheduled for release early next year.

Partnering with like-minded thought leaders

ACLM - Corporate Roundtable MemberWe were accepted into the American College of Lifestyle Medicine’s Lifestyle Medicine Corporate Roundtable, a group of thought leaders and industry professionals who explore effective clinical innovations, activate marketing strategies, accelerate reimbursement and policy adoption, and pursue research and demonstrations of lifestyle medicine in practice. We’re ready to change lives together with the ACLM.

Ranked #117 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™

Deloitte Fast 500 recognitionIn November, we were proud and honored to be ranked #117 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America.

 

 

Events that are changing lives

Even though the pandemic changed the way we all usually interact with each other, we were still able to attend and support several events:

  • The 2021 National Wellness Conference from the National Wellness Institute where our team spoke on “The Science of Improving Health Engagement and Outcomes.”
  • Our continuing education webinar, “Health and Wellness Coaching for Shift Worker Population”
  • The RWJBarnabas 5k Run & Walk to honor their 35,000 healthcare workers who continue to provide essential care to our communities.
  • The Empowered Patient Podcast where co-CEO Tim Aumueller discussed the reasons why behavior change for chronic conditions in healthcare is so difficult to achieve, and how the Engagement Rx methodology solves this problem.
  • The Tech Talks Daily Podcast where I discuss how Avidon Health’s innovative technology and cognitive behavioral training can help employees who are struggling with substance abuse.
  • A variety of guest webinar appearances where our experts discussed everything from nutrition, to stress, to mental health, and other issues concerning patient engagement and wellness.
  • Avidon Health was honored to be recognized among the most innovative companies in New Jersey, celebrated at this year’s Innovate New Jersey Celebration.

2022 and beyond – “Where we’re going, we don’t need roads”

While we are proud of the many achievements from the past year, our focus is always on the path in front of us. We can’t wait to roll out a number of updates in 2022, including:

  • New coaching dashboard with tools to make care teams even more efficient
  • Advanced digital coaching automation capabilities
  • Upgraded reporting suite
  • Enhanced biometric data capabilities
  • New video integration tools, including instant closed captioning for multiple languages
  • Ever-expanding content and course library to meet each individual where they are based on health goals, learning styles, skill levels, and readiness for change

Here’s to changing even more lives in 2022…together.

Wishing you and yours a very happy holidays!

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Individuals

Hybrid approach addresses patient engagement programs’ challenges

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Patients need continuity of care, including coaching, to help them maintain progress and success.

Time to read: 3 minutes
By Clark Lagemann

Patient dropout in behavioral health programs is a common occurrence. In order to make meaningful and long-lasting change, providers need to understand the unique challenges program participants face. Developing a personalized, hybrid coaching program can help strengthen engagement and success.

In Clark Lagemann’s latest article in Behavioral Health Executive, he explores how a hybrid approach can help solve the patient engagement problem in behavioral health, including the benefits of in-person and virtual patient engagement programs and how they can drive greater access to care and increased long-term recovery for substance use disorders.

Click here to read the full article.

 

For contributed media inquiries, contact:
Kristin Hege
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480-540-6496

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Individuals

Podcast: Cognitive behavioral science tech for substance use disorders

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Listen to the Tech Talks Daily Podcast with Neil C. Hughes featuring Clark Lagemann, Co-CEO of Avidon Health.

Time to listen: 17 minutes – Tech Talks Daily Podcast

In this episode:

Clark Lagemann joins Neil C. Hughes on the Tech Talks Daily Podcast to discuss how technology can help employees who are struggling with substance abuse. According to a recent survey, the pandemic has exacerbated substance use for employees. Among workers struggling with addiction or substance abuse issues, more than one-third say it has affected their work more since the pandemic began. Unfortunately, many employees are afraid to say they need help.

They may end up leaving the workforce altogether or suffer in silence as their work deteriorates–and they may experience safety risks if their job entails driving or using heavy machinery. So what can employers and companies do to help if they don’t know their employee is struggling?

Fortunately, technology can make a difference for individuals needing to make a change and Avidon Health takes a different approach to online coaching through a hybrid approach.

Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts.

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Avidon Health ranked the 117th Fastest-Growing Company on Deloitte’s Fast 500

Avidon Health 2021 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 award

Deloitte Fast 500 award

Attributes 1,157% revenue growth to increased need for digital health solutions

CRANFORD, New Jersey – Nov. 18, 2021 – Avidon Health, a leading provider of digital coaching solutions proven to break unhealthy habits, today announced it ranked 117 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 27th year. Avidon Health grew 1,157% during the period covering 2017-2020.

“Avidon Health is thrilled to earn a spot on the prestigious Deloitte Technology Fast 500,” said Tim Aumueller, co-CEO, Avidon Health. “Our growth has been fueled by the demand for technology-driven, personalized health coaching. Health systems, wellness vendors, and employers have recognized the impact of digital health coaching to help improve the health of their members and increase engagement in wellness programs.”

Over the past year, Avidon Health launched several new solutions to help organizations empower their members, including an upgraded digital coaching platform, Engagement Rx® as well as a new cognitive behavioral training course for substance use disorders (SUDs), LivingClear. The digital coaching solutions are powered by a thoughtful blend of engagement technology, proven behavior change methodology, and curated content designed to meet each individual where they are. Today, more than one million individuals have benefited from Avidon Health programs.

“The pandemic has underscored the urgent need for tech solutions in a variety of areas across health care, fintech, energy tech, entertainment, to name a few, so reliance on innovators like the winners of the Technology Fast 500 is more important than ever,” said Christie Simons, partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP and industry leader for technology, media and telecommunications within Deloitte’s audit & assurance practice. “These companies are not only at the cutting edge, transforming the way we do business, but most importantly, recognize the strategic importance of ongoing innovation, especially in the ever-changing world of technology.”

The need for behavioral health solutions is growing. Increased costs for healthcare, absenteeism, and substance use affect the quality of life for individuals and the efficiency of organizations. Digital solutions have the power to help make positive changes, especially in terms of mental health for the many who have been increasingly isolated and cut off from traditional options.

“Individuals have dealt with increased stress, substance use, poor sleep and unhealthy diets, all of which have been exacerbated by the pandemic,” added Clark Lagemann, co-CEO, Avidon Health. “Our technology helps organizations address these issues in a scalable way while providing meaningful support to their patients, members, and employees. Our growth has been fueled by our ability to translate our years of live human coaching and cognitive behavioral training into solutions that fit seamlessly into existing enterprise platforms.”

Learn more about Avidon Health at avidonhealth.com

About the 2021 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™

Now in its 27th year, the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 provides a ranking of the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies – both public and private – in North America. Technology Fast 500 award winners are selected based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2017 to 2020.

In order to be eligible for Technology Fast 500 recognition, companies must own proprietary intellectual property or technology that is sold to customers in products that contribute to a majority of the company’s operating revenues. Companies must have base-year operating revenues of at least US$50,000, and current-year operating revenues of at least US$5 million. Additionally, companies must be in business for a minimum of four years and be headquartered within North America.

About Avidon Health

Launched in 2020 following MedPro Wellness’ acquisition of SelfHelpWorks, Avidon Health is a team of behavior change experts who empower people to make positive life changes by focusing on the individual, not just the condition. Avidon’s core product, Engagement Rx, is a digital coaching platform used to improve engagement and adherence across large populations, and includes an interactive member portal, content and course library, coach CRM, and Content Design Studio. We also provide care team resources including staff, our Coach+ CRM, and comprehensive team training. Learn more at www.avidonhealth.com.

 

Media Contact:
Kristin Hege
kristin@conveycommsagency.com
480-540-6496

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Health Coaches

Why personalizing care is essential to patient engagement success

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Content and interactions tailored to address unique individual choices and preferences create long-lasting healthy outcomes and drive habit changes.

Time to read: 3 minutes
By Clark Lagemann

Synopsis:

  • Stress, bad sleep, poor nutrition, lack of physical activity, and substance abuse are at the root of most chronic diseases that drive the most healthcare costs.
  • One-size-fits-all approaches do not engage individuals on a personal level, which impacts protocol adherence.
  • Technology can help scale a 1-to-1 coaching experience to improve results without straining budgets.
  • To effectively inspire engagement, platforms must provide a few key elements: approachable dialogue, flexibility of care, enhanced patient experiences, individualized two-way communication.

Click here to read the full article.

 

For contributed media inquiries, contact:
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Engagement Rx content overview

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To offer greater flexibility for participants, we provide a library of relevant and actionable information in the form of behavior change courses, short videos, articles, quick cards and more to help participants take small, incremental steps towards achieving long-term goals.

Here’s just a sample of the types of content available:

  • Courses
    Self-guided video-based instruction from subject matter experts using principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) combined with health coaching methodology.
  • Microlearning Courses
    Structured curriculum broken into bite-sized pieces including lesson content, videos, articles, and evaluations.
  • Videos
    Engaging topical videos (typically 3-5 minutes) that can be combined into sequenced modules or viewed alone.
  • Articles
    Text-based education covering a range of topics written for an elementary school reading level. Can be combined with or serve as an alternative to video content.
  • Support Audio
    Audio files provided to supplement or reinforce course training, including educational content and guided experiences (i.e. meditation).
  • “Key to Success” Cards
    Printable support tools that help to reinforce key education and trigger mindfulness toward the changing of unhealthy behaviors..

All content is customizable and based around our proven cognitive behavioral training courses:

  • SubstanceUseDisorder (LivingClear)—Break the addiction cycle
  • Stress (LivingEasy)—Create calm, build resilience
  • Fitness (LivingFit)—Learn to love exercise
  • Tobacco (LivingFree)—Quit smoking for good
  • Food (LivingLean)—Overpower your cravings
  • Alcohol (LivingSmart)—Gain control over drinking
  • Diabetes (LivingWell)—Manage your condition
  • Sleep (LivingWellRested)—Rest and perform better

Download the detailed content listing for a comprehensive view of current and future offerings within the Engagement Rx white-label coaching solution. We focus on the Individual, not just the condition.

DOWNLOAD THE CONTENT OVERVIEW

About Avidon Health

Launched in 2020 following MedPro Wellness’ acquisition of SelfHelpWorks, Avidon Health is a team of behavior change experts who are passionate about providing health strategies that empower people to make positive life changes. Avidon’s proprietary digital health platform, Engagement Rx, is an innovative behavior change solution that focuses on the individual, not just the condition. We use cognitive behavior training and technology to advance the human connection and create lasting outcomes. We also support clients with care team resources that include staff, our Coach+ CRM, and comprehensive team training.

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Webinar: Health and Wellness Coaching for the Shift Worker Population

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Explore how to better engage shift worker populations, and how to create an inclusive health and wellness plan.

Time to watch: 1 hour
Hosted by Brittany Kowalski and Laura Timbrook

Synopsis:

Shift workers face unique health challenges and additional barriers when it comes to accessing care. But new approaches continue to demonstrate promise with effective engagement of shift workers in their own health and wellness, often with profound results.

Join Brittany Kowalski and Laura Timbrook in this continuing education webinar, “Health and Wellness Coaching for Shift Worker Population.”

We explore how to better engage shift worker populations, and how to create an inclusive health and wellness plan.

Learn about:

  • Key differences for the shift worker population
  • Three factors preventing them from making healthy changes
  • Tips on creating an inclusive health and wellness plan

Please note this event is purely educational, not medical advice.

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Laura is a national board certified health and wellness coach, international speaker, and well-being strategist in the manufacturing industry. She is also the host of the podcasts; Outspoken Nutrition, and Manufacturing Wellness.

Brittany is the Director of Training & Engagement and a NBHWC with Avidon Health.

Get informed about future events here, or follow us for daily updates on LinkedIn, Facebook, or Twitter.

 

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Podcast: Encouraging lifestyle changes driving significant impact on chronic conditions

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Listen to the Empowered Patient Podcast with Karen Jagoda featuring Tim Aumueller, Co-CEO of Avidon Health.

Time to listen: 18 minutes – Empowered Patient Podcast

In this episode:

Tim Aumueller is the Co-CEO of Avidon Health and an expert on combining digital solutions and human coaching to help patients living with chronic diseases make lifestyle changes. While drugs will most likely always be part of a treatment plan, direct behavior change science is demonstrating the impact that healthy behaviors have on prevention and mitigation of chronic diseases especially those related to obesity.

With a focus on the different elements of meaningful engagement, Avidon is deploying Engagement Rx® to take into account learning style and preferred method of communication to provide the appropriate mixture of personalized support and online guidance. The key is to see the patient as more than the medical condition and coming up with an approach that fits with their lifestyle and encourages healthy behavior changes. It is also critical to measure progress and when goals are accomplished.

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