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The study will use the smartphones, Apple Watches and a custom health engagement program to influence stroke risk and atrial fibrillation detection.
The new investigation also found substantial differences between the performance of specific devices, with consumer products generally outperforming research wearables.
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Crunch Fitness, Orangetheory, YMCA and Basecamp are the first to rollout new device integrations and workout rewards as part of the Apple Watch Connected program.
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Today at WWCD, Apple unveiled a new feature that will alert WatchOS6 users if environmental noise or smart technology audio is too loud.
For many, self-monitoring is becoming a new philosophy for life, argues digital health journalist and blogger Artur Olesch.
Sensors described in the European Patent Office filing could be placed underneath the user's mattress or pillow.
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