wearables

Myia Labs' tech uses Apple Watches, Oura Rings and other consumer health tracking products to guide chronic disease care.

Amidst the unveiling of its newest consumer smartphones, tablets and smartwatches, the tech company said it will begin enrolling consumers into its hearing, cardiovascular and women's health studies later this year through an upcoming app.

The new consumer-focused service comes paired with the announcement of the Fitbit Versa 2 smartwatch and the Fitbit Aria Air connected scale.

The novel approach seeks to sidestep the need for bulky batteries, allowing health wearables and sensors to become smaller and less restrictive for the wearer.

In pilot schemes, access to digital advice led to an increase in the number of people that committed to the programme.

The startup's Cardiogram Care feature, which is typically only included in the premium version, will now be unlocked on Fossil watches. 

Since their early days as wellness tools, these devices are now informing precision medicine initiatives and leading clinical studies.

Support for Actigraph's medical-grade wearables comes alongside new data security and tracking features.

A recent study found fewer health events in the four years following a 12-week behavior change program. 

For many, self-monitoring is becoming a new philosophy for life, argues digital health journalist and blogger Artur Olesch.