A new Johns Hopkins study shows that data gathered from wearable activity trackers can be used to obtain several metrics associated with the user's general physical health and cardiovascular health ...

In February of this year, the FDA cleared two wristworn activity trackers from British company Camntech: non-smartphone-connected, but highly accurate devices intended for use in clinical trials. In ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Most people with advanced kidney disease are physically inactive. This inactivity is associated with increased ...

If counting steps is your thing, the Fitbit One has you covered. It will also track your sleep and help you log calories and other exercise, but for these non-step activities, Fitbit One can be ...

Activity trackers may help transfusion-dependent patients estimate hemoglobin levels. Activity trackers are becoming increasingly popular in our society. People of all ages wear them to keep track of ...

Objective To determine the effectiveness of physical activity interventions involving mobile applications (apps) or trackers with automated and continuous self-monitoring and feedback. Design ...

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If your child struggles to get the recommended hour of activity a day, you might be able to motivate them with a kids activity tracker. A mini and pared down version of adult fitness trackers, kids ...

After living with activity trackers meant to help him stay fit, columnist Danny Sullivan finds "big data" didn't translate into more motivation. Danny Sullivan is a journalist who has covered the ...

After an intense CrossFit session this past June, I grabbed my phone and started tapping and swiping to record my health stats for the day. That’s when I noticed I hadn’t met my step goal. There I was ...