Using fitness trackers and call-in sessions with a health coach can help patients who have undergone heart surgery stick to their healthy routines, and even surpass them, according to new research from Duke Health. The analysis represents progress for patients who participate in cardiac rehab programs and typically do well during enrollment but tend to… Continue reading Fitness Trackers Help Cardiac-Rehab Patients Maintain Exercise Goals
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Fitness Trackers Could Benefit from Better Security
The security of wearable fitness trackers could be improved to better protect users’ personal data, a study done at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland suggests. A release from the university explains that the scientists ay that vulnerabilities in the devices – which track heart rate, steps taken and calories burned – could threaten the… Continue reading Fitness Trackers Could Benefit from Better Security
Fitness Trackers and Weight Gain
Although millions of us love our fitness trackers, the popular devices may not help as much with weight loss as we think. An article on the Mayo Clinic News Network cites research saying that one in five Americans wears a tracker, but most aren’t seeing the hoped-for results. “Having an activity tracker doesn’t necessarily translate… Continue reading Fitness Trackers and Weight Gain