STORY AT-A-GLANCE
Half of Americans are actively using health monitoring technology
Among those using health tracking devices, 23% said it’s a tool to help them stay motivated and accountable to reach their daily activity goals
As a result of fitness trackers, 79% said they’ve noticed positive physical and mental health changes, such as improved eating habits, increased activity and more attention to stress relief
As you consider fitness trackers, I would discourage the Fitbit because it was bought by Google, which is siphoning your personal health and fitness data from these devices for their gain
The Oura ring is a superior device that doesn’t steal your personal data and uses body temperature, blood oxygen levels, heart rate and heart rate variability to track your sleep stages and more
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