Wearables have seamlessly integrated into both the connected fitness and healthcare industries. The devices, which can be worn on-body or implanted, offer individuals and healthcare providers alike a powerful tool for monitoring and collecting physiological data. Wearables leverage this real-time data to help users make informed health decisions and potentially catch health issues or complications.
The advanced sensors and algorithms in wearables help translate raw data into actionable metrics, allowing for a deeper understanding of one’s health, fitness, or treatment efficacy. Commercial devices (like a smartwatch) track daily steps, calories burned, sleep quality, and heart rate variability. Specialized wearables from a doctor (like an insulin pump or neurostimulator) remotely monitor activity for a particular function. Regardless of their design, all wearables offer impressive utility that empowers users to lead healthier lives and better communicate with their healthcare provider.