Wearable devices to track your health data

Experts say devices like smartwatches that continually monitor your health data can also give you early warnings about medical problems before a doctor might. Correspondent David Pogue looks at how self-tracking data may one day help detect conditions like infectious diseases, type II diabetes, heart conditions or even cancer. (Originally broadcast May 22, 2022.)

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[solitarybeag]

I was an RN on a heart floor. We had at least 3 pts admitted because they were alerted by their smart watch and contacted their physician.

[kimpreston]

My mom and I both have the Apple Watch 7 after one saved my uncle’s life.
If you have health issues and you can afford it -get it

[beckymiller]

There needs to be some stringent safeguards to ensure medical privacy, especially on fertility cycles, etc. Scary stuff.

[Me]

While I can certainly see some wonderful advantages…for some people…with this tech, I can also see many ways this data could be sold and used to your disadvantage.

[mizmilz]

Doctor should be able to subscribe these devices to their patients and it should be covered through medical insurance

[seizethedayandlive]

Suggestions for best smart watches for health tracking please.

[CapnBlood]

Don't give these mega-companies all your bio-data. Harvesting time

[TiMalice]

Oura Ring! Got me through the pandemic!

[RealMTBAddict]

Having a smart watch is great but Apple is taking it too far.
I'm good with my Garmin Instinct 2 Solar. No need for a touchscreen. Rather have a 30 day battery life, and unlimited with enough Sun.

[dianeyoung]

So that health insurance companies can get a hold of it and deny you coverage?

[mililaniman]

I would wear a health tracker watch to monitor my blood pressure and pulse rate.

[hypecorvette]

I didn’t know Eva Longoria worked at apple

[yvonneplant]

Something else for too many people to become anxious about. Just stop.

[gardnersteve]

normally I hate the idea of a company Gathering data on me but this could do some real good

[elijahrose]

You need a vacation for two weeks but first doctor check up

[mv]

But how expensive is this watch.. so many need it.. but only few will ever be able to have one...

[julielacaze]

Look into the Oura ring. It's a great wearable for tracking biometrics while you sleep

[chrisd]

I couldn't care less about being connected to other people I just want optimal health

[bennyboogenheimer]

Funny, that a 8 year old's parents now have higher Health Insurance,
in the year since her parents bought her a smart watch?

But nobody is sharing information?
Enjoy shopping at WALMARX.

[ediebaxter]

Awesome idea. I can't afford it. 50 dollars is a lot of money, it can go towards a bill.