[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":419},["ShallowReactive",2],{"slug-what-to-check-before-buying-a-smartwatch":3},{"post":4,"relatedPosts":198,"relatedBooks":323},{"id":5,"date":6,"date_gmt":7,"guid":8,"modified":10,"modified_gmt":11,"slug":12,"status":13,"type":14,"link":15,"title":16,"content":18,"excerpt":21,"author":23,"featured_media":24,"comment_status":25,"ping_status":25,"sticky":26,"template":27,"format":28,"meta":29,"categories":30,"tags":36,"project_category":51,"contact_email_category":56,"yst_prominent_words":57,"class_list":71,"better_featured_image":101,"acf":133,"yoast_meta":142,"_links":145},33799,"2023-03-30T10:00:00","2023-03-30T08:00:00",{"rendered":9},"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002F?post_id=33799&_wpnonce=792b73db00&status=auto-draft&type=post","2023-03-30T08:58:38","2023-03-30T06:58:38","what-to-check-before-buying-a-smartwatch","publish","post","https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fwhat-to-check-before-buying-a-smartwatch",{"rendered":17},"What To Check Before Buying A Smartwatch Or Health Tracker",{"rendered":19,"protected":20},"\n\u003Cp>The market for fitness trackers, and especially smartwatches is \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.statista.com\u002Fstatistics\u002F381696\u002Fwearables-unit-sales-forecast-united-states-by-category\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">on the rise\u003C\u002Fa>. Despite the delivery difficulties due to the coronavirus, the market kept on growing and the leading players (Apple, Samsung, Huawei and Garmin) have kept their lead, securing a steady 75% of the entire segment. Globally, in 2022, the revenue generated worldwide in the smartwatch market was approximately 38.6 billion US dollars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F04\u002F0401_smartwatch_mini_infographic-01-768x432.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33891\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F04\u002F0401_smartwatch_mini_infographic-01-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F04\u002F0401_smartwatch_mini_infographic-01-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F04\u002F0401_smartwatch_mini_infographic-01-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F04\u002F0401_smartwatch_mini_infographic-01.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>We \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fthe-gym-of-the-future-is-on-your-wrist\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">wrote earlier\u003C\u002Fa> about how COVID-19 affected our way of doing sports. From quarantine exercises, dance rehearsals to online yoga and even \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sporttechhub.co.uk\u002Fsporttech-the-digitalization-of-mass-sports-events-era-has-finally-come\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">mass events\u003C\u002Fa> and online marathons (heard about the \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ironmanvirtualclub.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">IRONMAN virtual\u003C\u002Fa> races?) – the list is endless. And as we were all cut off from our favourite spaces and moves, we had the chance to find new ones; or at least new ways of doing our favourite exercise. But it wasn’t just what we \u003Cem>did\u003C\u002Fem>. It was what we \u003Cem>used\u003C\u002Fem> to keep track of our progress. Our smartwatches and health trackers. So it’s just obvious to talk about what type of tracker we should be buying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My 7+1 recommendations\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>I believe there is the right tracker for everyone. But before you buy one off the shelf, you should do your homework and find out which one was made for you – based on your own expectations, needs, preferences and so on. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>I’m not going to start comparing devices: such lists are being made every day. Furthermore, such a list would soon become obsolete due to rapid changes in the market. I have tried and tested over a hundred such devices, from \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fsleep-tracking-2-0-viatom-o2-sleep-monitor-review\" target=\"_blank\">smart sleep trackers\u003C\u002Fa> through \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fnew-study-kardiaband-apple-watch\" target=\"_blank\">ECG watches\u003C\u002Fa> to an \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fwireless-and-scanning-the-clarius-portable-ultrasound-review\" target=\"_blank\">AI ultrasound\u003C\u002Fa>. \u003Cstrong>To sum it up, what I can do is help you choose the right one, based on my widespread experience.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. \u003Cstrong>Regulatory approval\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>It is quite important to check if the device has regulatory approval. Smart devices and trackers need to go through a number of safety and quality tests. To prove that they have done these rounds, they receive regulatory approval that is proven by an institution; like an \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fda.gov\u002Fvaccines-blood-biologics\u002Fcomplete-list-licensed-products-and-establishments\" target=\"_blank\">FDA approval\u003C\u002Fa> or a \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.ce-check.eu\u002Fhc\u002Fen-us\u002Farticles\u002F360007114512-Validate-a-CE-mark\" target=\"_blank\">CE-mark\u003C\u002Fa>. Depending on where they applied for the test, FDA is the US-based process; CE-mark is standard in Europe; and, obviously, each region has its own processes and abbreviations. If they do own such an approval, companies usually communicate this fact loudly on their websites\u002Fchannels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F02\u002Fhealth-trackers-body-map-768x432.jpeg\" alt=\"Health Trackers Body Map\" class=\"wp-image-33111\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F02\u002Fhealth-trackers-body-map-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F02\u002Fhealth-trackers-body-map-370x208.jpeg 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F02\u002Fhealth-trackers-body-map-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F02\u002Fhealth-trackers-body-map-2048x1152.jpeg 2048w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F02\u002Fhealth-trackers-body-map-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The body map of health sensors\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. \u003Cstrong>Customer support\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>How a company solves issues of customers is the next step of evaluation. It shows how a company really treats its consumers and covers any kind of technical, installation or maintenance support. It is always worth checking the reviews online (like on Amazon or other sites) or in the AppStore\u002FGooglePlay. Here you can also see how the developers react to the complaints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. \u003Cstrong>Credibility\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>I came across smartwatches that could repel mosquitoes while measuring ECG; give you electric shocks when you \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftime.com\u002F4387701\u002Fweirdest-gadgets-ever\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">engage in a bad habit\u003C\u002Fa>; measure everything or forecast earthquakes. Believe me: the more they promise the less they are likely to deliver. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Trust your gut: if a watch or a device promises to measure too many health parameters, beware. It might promise too much. It would be fantastic, but unlikely that a small garage company will find the Holy Grail of health trackers. Expect something like that from major players (buying small garage bands to use their discoveries).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. \u003Cstrong>Communication\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Check out the online communication output of the company. You can get a clear picture of the developers by looking at their social channels. How active they are, how they talk to consumers, what they feel is important to share say a lot. Transparency and honesty are the keywords to look for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. \u003Cstrong>Technical strengths\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Okay, so this is definitely something we always check in our reviews – and you should do so, too. Strong battery life and a smooth Bluetooth connection are key to my gadget-happiness. I personally would never buy a device I’d need to charge every day. Before even considering getting a tracker (or any device in fact) I check out these features in reviews on \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theverge.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Verge\u003C\u002Fa> or \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.techradar.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">TechRadar\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F12\u002F226_tmf-01-768x432.png\" alt=\"Withings ScanWatch review\" class=\"wp-image-31481\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F12\u002F226_tmf-01-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F12\u002F226_tmf-01-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F12\u002F226_tmf-01-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F12\u002F226_tmf-01.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Withings ScanWatch, the beginning of a beautiful friendship\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. \u003Cstrong>Health features vs. Evidence\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>To see whether health features are supported by evidence you should do some research. Check out how, for example, \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.withings.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fresearch\" target=\"_blank\">Withings shares\u003C\u002Fa> who they collaborated with while developing the features of their devices. Medical and scientific results and studies are not easy to comprehend for the average user; however, companies usually do a good job interpreting these findings and results. Use your logic and spend a bit of time here to save you time on the other end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. \u003Cstrong>Download\u003C\u002Fstrong> \u003Cstrong>raw data\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>I want to download my raw data as I collect and use them a lot. Not all devices support this feature, and big companies like Fitbit usually prefer not to share if you can download your own data. It is definitely my own preference, decide for yourself if it’s something you’d do or not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">+1: \u003Cstrong>Smartphone connection\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Take 5 minutes to see if the device is compatible with your phone. You’ll thank yourself later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>These steps will certainly help you find the right device for you. If it is a smartwatch or any health tracker, it will also be dependent on the platform you use (iOs or Android) and, of course, your budget. But please also consider that lesser-known brands also tend to give less information for example on their use of your data.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Chr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\u002F>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>So please also consider the privacy issues that come with any device you store your health (or any kind of) data on. 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Despite the delivery difficulties due to the coronavirus, the market kept on growing […]\u003C\u002Fp>\n",6,33803,"closed",true,"","standard",{"_acf_changed":20,"footnotes":27},[31,32,33,34,35],4879,491,496,489,494,[37,38,39,40,41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50],524,545,6389,596,6845,651,142,6921,686,236,6925,407,6927,6929,[52,53,54,55],948,950,951,953,[],[58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70],3841,3843,1571,4095,1693,4295,1723,1883,1965,2361,2581,3479,3713,[72,14,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100],"post-33799","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle-medicine","category-empowered-patients","category-health-sensors-trackers","category-personalized-medicine","category-telemedicine","tag-trackers","tag-sensors","tag-withings","tag-health-sensors","tag-garmin","tag-sports","tag-apple","tag-regulatory-approval","tag-health-data","tag-fda-2","tag-smart-sleep","tag-smartwatch","tag-huawei","tag-ce-mark","project_category-developers","project_category-medical-professionals","project_category-patients","project_category-researchers",{"id":24,"alt_text":27,"caption":102,"description":27,"media_type":103,"media_details":104,"post":5,"source_url":132},"How to choose which health tracker to get?","image",{"width":105,"height":106,"file":107,"sizes":108,"image_meta":130},1920,1080,"2021\u002F04\u002Ftmf_article_255-01.png",{"medium":109,"large":115,"thumbnail":120,"medium_large":124,"1536x1536":125},{"file":110,"width":111,"height":112,"mime-type":113,"source_url":114},"tmf_article_255-01-370x208.png","370","208","image\u002Fpng","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F04\u002Ftmf_article_255-01-370x208.png",{"file":116,"width":117,"height":118,"mime-type":113,"source_url":119},"tmf_article_255-01-768x432.png","768","432","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F04\u002Ftmf_article_255-01-768x432.png",{"file":121,"width":122,"height":122,"mime-type":113,"source_url":123},"tmf_article_255-01-150x150.png","150","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F04\u002Ftmf_article_255-01-150x150.png",{"file":116,"width":117,"height":118,"mime-type":113,"source_url":119},{"file":126,"width":127,"height":128,"mime-type":113,"source_url":129},"tmf_article_255-01-1536x864.png","1536","864","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F04\u002Ftmf_article_255-01-1536x864.png",{"aperture":131,"credit":27,"camera":27,"caption":27,"created_timestamp":131,"copyright":27,"focal_length":131,"iso":131,"shutter_speed":131,"title":27,"orientation":131},"0","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F04\u002Ftmf_article_255-01.png",{"subtitle":27,"cta_type":134,"cta_color":27,"related_posts_footer":135,"related_posts":20,"related_books":139},"subscribe",[136,137,138],14517,28547,25348,[140,141],31417,30419,{"yoast_wpseo_title":143,"yoast_wpseo_metadesc":144,"yoast_wpseo_canonical":15},"What To Check Before Buying A Smartwatch Or Health Tracker - The Medical Futurist","We rely more and more on our own trackers to collect health data. How to choose the right one? 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THE INFORMATION SHARED IN THE ARTICLE WAS ACCURATE AT THE TIME OF ITS PUBLICATION, BUT IT MAY BE OUT OF DATE NOW. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fmagazine\">BROWSE OUR LATEST ARTICLES HERE\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Ftd> \u003C\u002Ftr>\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Obesity rates have nearly doubled in the last 20 years. Only in England, 13 million people over the age of 16 were considered obese in 2017, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dailymail.co.uk\u002Fhealth\u002Farticle-7677311\u002FNumber-people-obese-England-doubled-20-years.html\">Daily Mail r\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dailymail.co.uk\u002Fhealth\u002Farticle-7677311\u002FNumber-people-obese-England-doubled-20-years.html\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dailymail.co.uk\u002Fhealth\u002Farticle-7677311\u002FNumber-people-obese-England-doubled-20-years.html\">eported\u003C\u002Fa>. \u003Cgwmw class=\"ginger-module-highlighter-mistake-type-3\" id=\"gwmw-15743410473835909534068\">According \u003C\u002Fgwmw>to an analysis of government data, the NHS spent a staggering £1.075 billion on type 2 diabetes treatment alone. And since obesity is linked to cardiovascular problems, diabetes, and some cancers, most of us live in countries where obesity kills more people than malnutrition. It’s preventable. It’s treatable. And yet numbers keep rising. So, what’s happening and what’s the solution?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let’s get digital!\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Ok, we may not have supernatural psychic abilities, but we’re pretty sure you’re reading this article while sitting. The technological innovations of the last century have led to an unhealthy, sedentary lifestyle (we only spend on average 3 hours a day on our feet) and a decrease in sport and other physical activities. This, combined with the food environmental changes, the aggressive marketing of fast food brands and sodas, and consequentially increased caloric intake play a huge role in the global obesity epidemic. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>And yet the key to turning this alarming situation around lies in technology,  especially in digital health. Wearable sensors, gamification, educational support, and online counseling could change the challenging journey of weight loss with monitoring psychological, physical parameters, and offering personalized advice to patients. So what weapons can digital health technology use against obesity?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.pixabay.com\u002Fphoto\u002F2017\u002F12\u002F11\u002F00\u002F20\u002Fobese-3011213_1280.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weapons of \u003Cstrong>mass\u003C\u002Fstrong> destruction\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> 1. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fhow-to-stay-fit-and-become-your-own-coach\u002F\">Fitness trackers!\u003C\u002Fa> \u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>It’s the first thing that comes to your mind hearing the words digital, health and gadget, right? These wearables, e.g. Gymwatch, or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.polar.com\u002Fus-en\u002Fproducts\">Polar\u003C\u002Fa> chest strap, like a personal trainer, can present valuable information on the exercises and provide tips and tricks on ways to improve. Unlike a personal trainer (except if they’re really enthusiastic) these devices measure vital signs as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Measuring data properly about our lifestyle helps keep track of any changes and more importantly, the impact of lifestyle changes on our weight in general. Without data, it’s incredibly hard to do the weight loss journey on your own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.pixabay.com\u002Fphoto\u002F2015\u002F06\u002F25\u002F17\u002F21\u002Fsmart-watch-821558_1280.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Sleep trackers\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Sleep is for the weak, right? Nope! A good night’s sleep has many health benefits and without proper rest people are more likely to gain weight, eat more and be less motivated. For those who’ve never tried using a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fhow-to-measure-sleep\u002F\">sleep tracker\u003C\u002Fa>, we recommend \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsleep.urbandroid.org\u002F\">Sleep As Android\u003C\u002Fa> first- it’s a great app with valuable information on REM, light and deep sleep phases. And for a sleep tracking watch we would choose \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Ffitbit-ionic-review-bromance-pebble-smartwatch\u002F\">Fitbit Ionic\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F11\u002F040_sleepelf-1-512x288.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25366\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Mental health tech\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>While exposure to stress for just a short period of time may be beneficial for motivation and creativity, chronic stress has a negative impact on health. Its effect on metabolism makes it harder to lose weight, so \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fimprove-mental-health-with-technology\u002F\">monitoring mental health\u003C\u002Fa> could be a game changer for the obese. For stress relief and meditation, both \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fthepip.com\u002Fen-eu\u002F\">PIP\u003C\u002Fa> or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.headspace.com\u002F\">Headspace\u003C\u002Fa> are awesome options.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F11\u002F094_A.I._in_mental_health-512x288.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25368\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Smart scales\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Keeping track of weight, BMI, body fat percentage and lean mass helps people understand the effects of sport and diet on the body, which is crucial for progress. Smart scales, like \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fitbit.com\u002Feu\u002Faria2\">Fitbit Aria 2\u003C\u002Fa> could be the frenemy we all need.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F07\u002Ffitbit-aria2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Source: www.justrunlah.com  \u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Food scanners\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>It’s so easy to think \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fthe-future-of-food-the-food-of-the-future\u002F\">you’re consuming something healthy\u003C\u002Fa> until you look at the articles, advertisements and the conflicting opinions of professionals, family, and friends. Eating is an essential part of our lives and yet we can become so confused. Luckily \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Ffood-scanners\u002F\">food scanners\u003C\u002Fa> are here to make life a bit easier: for example, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Ftesting-food-gluten-home-nima-sensor-review\u002F\">Nima\u003C\u002Fa> can measure micronutrients and ingredients for a more conscious dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.fsastore.com\u002FProductImages\u002FXLarge\u002F700167_2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source:  \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.nimasensor.com\u002F\">https:\u002F\u002Fblog.nimasensor.com\u002F\u003C\u002Fa> \u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Microbiome tests\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Did you know you carry about 2-3 kilograms of bacteria in your intestines? These microorganisms not only influence how you process food but they affect your immune system and cognitive functions as well. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fatlas-biomed-microbiome-test-review\u002F\">Microbiome tests\u003C\u002Fa> can indicate change in balance and composition (and ultimately function). Some companies even help with recommendations on what to eat for a healthier life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F2019_07_26_Probiotics_guts-768x442.png\" alt=\"\"\u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Source: www.atlasbiomed.com \u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fwhere-does-blood-testing-stand-today\u002F\">Blood tests\u003C\u002Fa>  \u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>They measure quite a few important markers of overall health. And since obese people have higher risk of certain diseases, screening is important to steer clear of comorbidity. There are options now to do this from the comfort of your home:  for example, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimaware.health\u002F\">imaware\u003C\u002Fa>. It’s designed for initial disease screening or monitoring bioindicators, plus it only takes a few minutes. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F11\u002FInnovative-Blood-Testing.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Source: www.nature.com \u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">+1. Our favorite: Coaching\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“Sustainable change can’t happen in a vacuum, and those living with obesity who want to manage their weight are in need of personalized human coaching to help them change their habits, so they can lose weight for good”. said Saeju Jeong, CEO and co-founder of Noom. Personalized, web-based support pays attention to the fact, that while the physiology is basically the same in every case, patients have very different mindsets when it comes to weight loss. And focusing on these differences is the limitation of AI at the moment. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Automation may be great for the majority of tasks, but the health coaches are the backbones of these apps. These coaches aren’t part of the traditional healthcare system, but they have a good amount of data on the patient, and as trained professionals, they are able to give support based on facts and the customer’s needs. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F11\u002F096_A-day-with-a-chatbot-512x288.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25356\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Apps like \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.noom.com\u002F#\u002F\">Noom\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flivahealthcare.com\u002F\">Liva\u003C\u002Fa> (focusing on people living with chronic conditions, like diabetes, heart disease and mental health issues), and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hmrprogram.com\u002F\">HMR\u003C\u002Fa> can inspire changes in everyday life and they offer to act as a personal assistant with daily coaching, education, and group-based intervention. Novo Nordisk, the pharmaceutical company, announced a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fpharmaphorum.com\u002Fnews\u002Fnovo-nordisk-announces-obesity-digital-health-tie-up-with-noom\u002F\">tie-up with Noom\u003C\u002Fa> to battle obesity. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>They plan on combining behavior change programmes with Novo’s expertise in chronic diseases. Noom wants to understand the customer base more and get a clearer picture of the challenges and milestones of people trying to change their lifestyle.  With the use of AI and behavioural coaching, people can expect the cost of treatment to drop, and the access and anonymity of care to increase. Oh, and saving time!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.pixabay.com\u002Fphoto\u002F2015\u002F03\u002F28\u002F10\u002F21\u002Fdiet-695723_1280.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">(The non pizza) take-away\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>We know that finding the right digital health technology is a struggle. The \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FWearable-Technology\u002Fb?ie=UTF8&node=10048700011\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon Wearable marketplace\u003C\u002Fa> has so many wearable health devices it makes even harder to choose. A bunch of technological problems might arise: the device requires constant attention, needs to be charged constantly, Bluetooth connections unpair randomly and synchronization might be a nightmare. And when you finally “master” technology, it takes the skills of an IT guru combined with that of a trained physician to interpret the data. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Some makers of healthcare wearables are better than others at providing insight into how to live better instead of dumping meaningless data in the users’ lap. Not to mention how hard it can be to form new habits to keep the weight off for good. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>A \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\u002Fpmc\u002Farticles\u002FPMC6330028\u002F\">new study\u003C\u002Fa> found that web-based weight loss programs have more of a short-term result among obese individuals. Digital health companies need to shift the focus from business and technical research to behavioral sciences and understanding the needs, difficulties and goals of their customers. The numbers of people who take their health into their own hands are on the rise and they need guidance and all the help they can get to see a clear picture of their actual state and their possibilities. After all, the only effective antidote to obesity is lifestyle change. Challenging, no doubt. 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