Mobile devices are a crucial part of people’s lives, and many now wear their smartphones and utilize wearable tech such as smartwatches and FitBit activity trackers on a daily basis. Such devices are also revolutionizing healthcare, playing an increasingly prominent role in the battle against autism.

Originally used as a convenient way to communicate with family and friends, secure text messaging is revolutionizing the healthcare industry in numerous ways. Whether looking to cut wait times, trim budgets or prevent security breaches, text messaging is resulting in a more efficient, secure industry. Let’s take a closer look at how text messaging is changing our view of healthcare:

Gyms and fitness centers all over the country are currently experiencing the same thing they experience every January: high sign-up rates that will begin to tail off throughout the year. For four out of five Americans, joining a gym amounts to no more than good intentions.