Health Information Sources
Whole provides general wellness information to help you build healthy habits. The recommendations in this app are informed by the following peer-reviewed research and established health guidelines. This information is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with questions about your health.
Sleep
- Walker M. "Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams." Scribner, 2017.
- Hirshkowitz M et al. "National Sleep Foundation's sleep time duration recommendations." Sleep Health, 1(1):40-43, 2015.
- Irish LA et al. "The role of sleep hygiene in promoting public health." Sleep Medicine Reviews, 22:23-36, 2015.
Physical Activity & Movement
- World Health Organization. "WHO Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour." Geneva: WHO, 2020.
- American College of Sports Medicine. "ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription." 11th ed. Wolters Kluwer, 2021.
- Warburton DER, Bredin SSD. "Health benefits of physical activity: a systematic review of current systematic reviews." Current Opinion in Cardiology, 32(5):541-556, 2017.
Nutrition
- U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. "Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025." 9th Edition, December 2020.
- NHS. "The Eatwell Guide." National Health Service, UK, 2024.
- Redman LM et al. "Metabolic Slowing and Reduced Oxidative Damage with Sustained Caloric Restriction." Cell Metabolism, 27(4):805-815, 2018.
- Helms ER et al. "Evidence-based recommendations for natural bodybuilding contest preparation." Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 11:20, 2014.
- Morton RW et al. "A systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression of the effect of protein supplementation on resistance training-induced gains in muscle mass and strength." British Journal of Sports Medicine, 52(6):376-384, 2018.
Hydration
- EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition, and Allergies. "Scientific Opinion on Dietary Reference Values for water." EFSA Journal, 8(3):1459, 2010.
- Popkin BM, D'Anci KE, Rosenberg IH. "Water, Hydration and Health." Nutrition Reviews, 68(8):439-458, 2010.
Menstrual Cycle & Exercise
- McNulty KL et al. "The Effects of Menstrual Cycle Phase on Exercise Performance in Eumenorrheic Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis." Sports Medicine, 50(10):1813-1827, 2020.
- Carmichael MA et al. "The Impact of Menstrual Cycle Phase on Athletes' Performance: A Narrative Review." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(4):1667, 2021.
- Davidsen L et al. "Impact of the Menstrual Cycle on Determinants of Energy Balance: A Putative Role in Weight Loss Attempts." Nutrition Reviews, 65(10):462-479, 2007.
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. "Menstrual Cycle." FAQ049, 2022.
- NHS. "Periods and fertility in the menstrual cycle." National Health Service, UK, 2023.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
- Kroenke K, Spitzer RL, Williams JB. "The PHQ-9: validity of a brief depression severity measure." Journal of General Internal Medicine, 16(9):606-613, 2001.
- Spitzer RL et al. "A brief measure for assessing generalized anxiety disorder: the GAD-7." Archives of Internal Medicine, 166(10):1092-1097, 2006.
- Topp CW et al. "The WHO-5 Well-Being Index: A Systematic Review of the Literature." Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, 84(3):167-176, 2015.
- American Psychological Association. "Stress in America." APA, 2023.
Weight Management
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Losing Weight: Getting Started." CDC, 2023.
- Hall KD. "What is the required energy deficit per unit weight loss?" International Journal of Obesity, 32(3):573-576, 2008.
- Jäger R et al. "International Society of Sports Nutrition Position Stand: protein and exercise." Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 14:20, 2017.
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