a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that the benefits of walking plateaued at 7,500 steps per day.) In an interview, Tariq Osman Andersen, the University of Copenhagen study’s lead researcher, was optimistic about the future of fitness trackers for patients with chronic illnesses.
He said while fitness trackers may offer users the ability to consistently monitor crucial health data, including their heart rate, users need help interpreting and managing the data from medical professionals.
More coordination between users of these watches and medical advice may not be far away. Apple, which sells the Apple Watch, is rumored to be designing their next model to better help users with mental health issues, including anxiety.
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