Understanding Aging in the Real World: What Wearable Devices Reveal About How We Age Differently

Benjamin Smarr Ph.D. discusses wearable tech in health research, stressing community engagement in data sharing. He explores sensors tracking temperature, heart rate, and more, noting the importance of naps for health. Smarr addresses reliability, access, and the link between sleep and conditions like dementia. He mentions ongoing research beyond temperature tracking, emphasizing inclusivity and health factors' consideration. [4/2024] [Show ID: 39386]

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[nowhereman]

Kudos on your research, Dr. Smarr. The ability to have society not be solely dependant upon the judgement of a gatekeeper, the primary care physician, is a huge step forward for humanity. I am glad you ended your presentation referring to the enormous challenges of data privacy. This technology could easily be used to monitor behaviors deemed to be undesirable by society which then runs into the thorny issues of freedom, morality, and ethics. As always, technology has unforeseen consequences, and society's track record to address these consequences has not been great. However, this technology is a glimmer of hope for the future.

[dplj]

I wondered. No airconditioning in apartment. My granny was opening the window in front room while granddad sat in front of the stove in the kitchen. So, did the trend reflect differences between men and women? Or was she having menopause flashes.

[cactuspp]

So is skin temperature inversely related to core temperature? How tight is this relationship?

I'm comparing the daily temperature rhythm to the older people lose more heat graphs ...

[dplj]

Are they losing more heat or is it less blood flow out to hands and feet?