Is Your Smartwatch Really That Smart?
Smartwatches can provide useful insights into health and physical activity, but many of the numbers they display are estimates rather than direct measurements of the…
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Customised Text Messages Enhance Early Physical Activity in Patients with Heart Issues
Exercise is widely acknowledged as one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of heart disease or prevent a repeat cardiovascular event such…
Is It Better to Measure Exercise in Minutes or Steps? Research Finds Both Methods Equally Effective
In the modern era of smartwatches, keeping track of step counts has become increasingly accessible; however, the prevailing guidelines for physical activity do not specifically…
How Changes in Your Sleep Patterns Indicate Health Status
Your sleep tracker might reveal insights into chronic conditions like diabetes, sleep apnea, and acute illnesses such as COVID-19. This finding emerges from a detailed…
Enhancing Senior Independence: Customized Support for Wearable Technology
A recent study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research by JMIR Publications has unveiled that community-dwelling older adults are more inclined to persist…
Artificial Intelligence Health Coaching Reduces Blood Pressure and Enhances Patient Engagement in Hypertension Management
A recent study published in JMIR Cardio by JMIR Publications demonstrates the efficacy of a fully digital, AI-driven lifestyle coaching programme in reducing blood pressure…
Scientists utilise wearable technology to monitor stress levels during sleep
Imagine a scenario where the subtle fluctuations in an individual’s stress levels could be pinpointed while they peacefully slumber, all thanks to wearable technology. A…
Investigations have revealed concerns related to security, privacy, and safety in technology applications designed for women, specifically those used for monitoring fertility, menopause, and menstrual cycles
Scholars are urging regulatory measures following their investigation, which underscored security and privacy concerns in women-centric technologies (FemTech), including period-tracking apps and smart devices for…