Doctor Doesn’t Use Fitness Trackers, Is Obsessed With 1 Health Metric
Fitness trackers aren’t worth your money, a top doctor with 30 years of clinical experience said. Loading audio…
Senior Cardiologist explains why your daily walk isn’t enough, and the one heart metric you should track instead
In India, walking is the most common form of exercise. Parks fill up early. Step counts are proudly…
Sugar intake may reduce effectiveness of relaxation exercises
How does sugar affect relaxation exercises? A new study carried out by researchers from the University of Konstanz…
Everyday wearable data could reveal early brain health signals
Consumer wearable sensors combined with AI modeling may enable continuous, real-world tracking of cognitive and emotional health, offering…
Using a smartwatch to detect changes in brain health
Can smartphones or smartwatches help detect early signs of neurological or mental illness? Researchers at the University of…
Tracking physiological stress during prolonged virtual soccer
Extended esports play can lead to mental fatigue, resulting in slower and less precise decision-making (diminished executive control)…
Drinking sparkling water helps gamers stay mentally sharp for hours
A study reveals that a simple, caffeine-free drink may help gamers stay mentally sharp for hours, preserving executive…
Short-duration psychedelic therapy shows promise for major depression treatment
A controlled clinical trial suggests a fast-acting psychedelic approach may reduce depressive symptoms, but researchers stress careful interpretation…
Fitness tracking: When your wrist quietly judges you
One drink, and your recovery score drops the next morning. A late dinner shows up as elevated resting…
Smartwatch data may help detect opioid misuse risk
Opioid overdoses continue to take a devastating toll across the United States. According to the U.S. Centers for…
Study: Apple Watch detects atrial fibrillation “better” than standard medical check-up
The Apple Watch can detect atrial fibrillation. (Image source: Benedikt Winkel, Notebookcheck) A new study shows that the…
Why are smart rings outpacing smartwatches despite late market entry?
Smart rings are finally going mainstream. It took only a decade. The category, popularized by the Finnish brand…