AI-powered app turns consumer wearables into sleep study devices
An app that turns consumer Apple Watches into tools for highly sophisticated sleep stage monitoring was developed by…
Circadian rhythm disruptions may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease
As modern lifestyles increasingly challenge the body’s natural circadian rhythm, the American Heart Association is spotlighting the potential…
Study finds bright nights raise risk for stroke and heart failure in adults over 40
Researchers have discovered that people exposed to brighter light at night face up to 50% higher risks of…
Are You ‘Overspending’ Your Heartbeats? New Metric Could Transform Physical Fitness
An athlete’s heart is monitored while he runs on a treadmill. (Photo by Gorodenkoff on Shutterstock) Researchers believe…
Wearable device can help lower relapse risk in early addiction recovery
A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham shows that a non-drug, wearable device can help people…
How to use the AirPods Pro 3’s heart rate tracking feature
Your AirPods may soon become your most important pieces of fitness gear. One of the AirPods Pro 3’s…
Tai chi improves memory and sleep in older adults with type 2 diabetes
A clinical trial shows that practicing Tai Chi online can sharpen thinking skills and improve sleep in older…
Common wearable devices could remotely monitor pregnancy-related health changes
A simple fitness tracker might hold the key to revolutionizing maternal healthcare. Scientists at Scripps Research have found…
Wi-Fi chip in Raspberry Pi can measure heart rate with clinical accuracy without expensive fitness trackers
Cheap Wi-fi chips like those found in a $30 Raspberry Pi can measure the human pulse with the…
Forget smartwatches, scientists teach WiFi to monitor heartbeats
Your WiFi can now do more than stream movies; it can sense the beat of your heart. Engineers…
Omega-3 supplements lower heart rate in male athletes
EPA- and DHA-rich oils boosted athletes’ omega-3 index and eased exercise strain, but the supplements offered no extra…
Ivabradine fails to prevent myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery in large clinical trial
Ivabradine did not reduce the occurrence of myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery (MINS), according to late-breaking research presented…