by Research Team | Feb 2, 2016 | Research Publications
Author(s): Piwek, LukaszEllis, David A.Andrews, SallyJoinson, Adam Abstract: Lukasz Piwek and colleagues consider whether wearable technology can become a valuable asset for health care. Document:...
by Research Team | Feb 1, 2016 | Research Publications
Author(s): Chia-Fang Chung Kristin Dew Allison Cole Jasmine Zia James Fogarty Julie A. Kientz Sean A. Munson Abstract: Patient-generated data is increasingly common in chronic disease care management. Smartphone applications and wearable sensors help patients more...
by Research Team | Jan 27, 2016 | Research Publications
Author(s): Kathryn Mercer Lora Giangregorio Eric Schneider Parmit Chilana Melissa Li Kelly Grindrod Abstract: Background: Physical inactivity and sedentary behavior increase the risk of chronic illness and death. The newest generation of “wearable” activity trackers...
by Research Team | Jan 22, 2016 | Research Publications
Author(s): Maturo, AntonioSetiffi, Francesca Abstract: Weight loss apps enable users to quantify many aspects of food consumption, beginning with calories intake. Users of weight loss apps can also participate in online forums that act as digital self-help groups....
by Research Team | Jan 21, 2016 | Research Publications
Author: Hoy, Matthew B. Abstract: Personal activity trackers are an inexpensive and easy way for people to record their physical activity and simple biometric data. As these devices have increased in availability and sophistication, their use in daily life and in...
