As hot as wearables are for fitness and health tracking, a Penn Medicine study says your cell phone is likely better. The results of recent research from Penn Medicine have now been released, and what they have shown is that some of the features of smartphone apps are actually more accurate for health and fitness tracking than wearable technology. The study determined that in some situations and with certain apps, smartphones work as well or better than wearables. It determined that wearable technology and smartphones sometimes performed at about the…
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Mhealth services remain untried by 90 percent of U.K. adults
This, according to the results of a new study that have recently been released. New research conducted by Pintsent Masons – a legal firm – in conjunction with YouGov has now been completed and the results have been released to show that when it comes to mhealth services, a massive 90 percent of adults in the United Kingdom have never even tried them once. This is the case despite the fact that the research took established apps into consideration. The survey determined that before being provided with the definition of…
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It shouldn’t be a big surprise that you can use your smartphone to stay fit and healthy. Numerous apps are out there to keep you eating right and getting enough rest and exercise. Smartphones are now the avenue to healthy living, so see how these top apps can help you lead a fitter life. Healthy Sleeping Research says that you should get at least eight hours of sleep per night. If you’re having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, your smartphone comes to the rescue. Sleep Bug: Offers soothing and…
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