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Smartwatch users should be wary of relying too heavily on these devices’ algorithmic measurements.
Smartwatches aren’t always as accurate as you might think. In some cases, you’d be better off listening to your body.
Your smartwatch could soon count every heartbeat you ‘spend’ each day. But would that number actually mean anything?
Medical devices have a legal definition, but the lines might become blurred in future.
As someone who’s been researching e-wearables as a means to teach children about mental health for over 10 years, I’ve seen some alarming unintended consequences with their use.
The coronavirus pandemic has driven a lot of scientific progress in the past year. But just as some of the social changes are likely here to stay, so are some medical innovations.
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