Does Health Coaching Work?
a. A review of numerous studies found consistent results, Health Coaching via telephone really works! In a long-term study, Health Coaching significantly improved cholesterol levels for health-coached exercisers as compared to exercisers taking in-person group classes. Health Coaching reduces healthcare costs. One study found that, by improving lifestyle behaviors, health-coaching participants’ medical costs were down 10% over 3 years. The same costs for non-participants increased 21%!
