Summary: A Scripps Research study found that only 25% of people act on wearable sensor alerts for respiratory infections by taking at-home tests. The study highlighted the importance of personalized and timely alerts, as those based on symptoms were more effective in prompting … [Read more...]
Wearable Devices Monitor Sailor Sleep During Naval Exercise
Summary: The Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) is conducting a study during the RIMPAC 2024 exercise to monitor sleep and fatigue among sailors aboard the USS Curtis Wilbur. Approximately 200 sailors will wear rings and watches that collect biometric data, primarily focusing on … [Read more...]
Grant Boosts Development of Wearable Sleep Apnea Detector
Summary: West Virginia University researchers are refining at-home sleep apnea detection devices, funded by an NSF grant. These devices, worn on the wrist or fingertip, use AI to measure blood oxygen levels and provide early diagnosis. A five-year study showed that early … [Read more...]
FDA Clears Snap’s Next-Gen Wearable Home Sleep Test
Summary: Snap Diagnostics has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its new wearable home sleep testing device, the Sleep Apnea Monitor (SAM) Model 9-10000. This next-generation device is designed to be smaller, easier to set up, and offers enhanced diagnostics compared to its … [Read more...]
Wearable Tech Detects Users’ Stress Levels During Sleep
Summary: A College of Vermont analyze employing wearable Oura rings finds that snooze facts can replicate adjustments in anxiety concentrations, providing a route to well timed mental wellness interventions. The study, portion of the Lived Knowledge Calculated Using Rings Review … [Read more...]
Wearable Device Offers Stress and Sleep Hormone Monitoring
Summary: A new wearable device, launching this summer, leverages proprietary sensor technology for non-invasive, continuous monitoring of cortisol and melatonin levels, providing real-time insights into stress and sleep. Originating from research on inflammation markers in … [Read more...]
Wearable Tech Study Further Validates Exercise, Sleep, Mood Link
Summary: An interdisciplinary staff at The College of Texas at Austin executed a study using wearable know-how to watch the results of bodily action on rest high-quality and psychological overall health in 82 young adults. The analyze, carried out above a number of months, found … [Read more...]
Embr Wave Thermal Wearable Now Available by Subscription
Summary: Embr Labs introduces a subscription design for its Embr Wave gadget, supplying temperature management for enhanced slumber and convenience, for $20 for each month. The “Embrship” includes the device, ongoing benefits, and a life span warranty. This expansion aims to make … [Read more...]