In April 2021, Fitbit announced a trial to determine whether its smartwatches can accurately detect hypertension. Preliminary research suggests the device can be used to measure blood pressure from the wrist, but the new study will extend those findings to a larger population. The company acknowled...
To avert this flaw, the current study team used data recorded from the fitness tracker Fitbit to objectively measure physical activity in more than 6,000 men and women across the United States. The results showed that those with higher amounts of weekly physical activity were ...
TheFitbit Charge 6might not fully classify as a smartwatch, but it comes with a 1.04-inch AMOLED display with AoD. It can track a wide variety of health metrics, including heart rate, sleep, blood oxygen (SpO2), as well as ECG heart rate rhythm. It can measure your stress level, bre...
This feature has been particularly beneficial for connecting devices like Fitbit trackers, heart rate monitors, blood pressure cuffs, hearing aids, blood sugar monitors, and other biometric gadgets. These devices can communicate seamlessly with iPhones, iPads, and computers without the need for pairing...
Many doctors and hospitals see potential. The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, uses Fitbit trackers to monitor hip-replacement patients for a month after surgery. Health workers get data on daily steps and can tell when patients have trouble walking—a hundred or more miles away. The Ochsne...
They can detect symptoms and measure blood pressure or heart rate. Using light-based sensors, they generate biometrics, which can be useful for determining health problems and detecting abnormalities. Wearable devices also provide insight into physiological systems, which can lead to improved treatment ...