Self-Monitoring Digital Tools May Aid in Efficient Weight Loss, Finds Study

55 years ago

The Health Monitoring Boom Only Gets Weirder From Here

Wired

I have never been afraid of a commercially available health tracker before the Abbott Lingo. If you’re diabetic, keeping your blood sugar levels stable means avoiding long-term health problems down the road. Photograph: Tristan deBrauwere I do feel especially bad for chickening out on continuous glucose monitoring, because Lingo isn’t even the first commercially available blood glucose monitor at the …

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1 day, 23 hours ago

The hi-tech health trackers that could save your life: New 'wearables' can spot a faulty heartbeat, risky sleep disorders and even tell you when to stop drinking coffee... LIBBY GALVIN put 7 of them t

Daily Mail

The latest devices don't just count your steps, they can even identify a faulty heartbeat or risky sleep disorder — and tell you when to stop drinking coffee Every year there seems to be a new advance in the technology we can use to track our own health. With regards to sleep, the devices rely on sensors – for example, …

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5 days, 14 hours ago

These 18 Wellness Hacks Are On Sale At Amazon

Huff Post

The Fitbit fitness tracker way too many reviewers say beats the Apple Watch by miles Per reviews, the Fitbit Versa 4 is easy to use, connects with your phone and tracks everything from your steps to your heart rate. People also rave about how its battery life beats Apple by miles. — Maria "If you're looking for a affordable well …

1 week, 1 day ago

How to Build a Healthier Relationship With Your Screen

Wired

Whether it’s for work, convenience, connection or entertainment, we rely on digital technology. However, research suggests screen time isn’t actually the driving force behind declines in mental health. Stop Worrying About Screen “Time” How much we use our devices isn’t as helpful as thinking about the types of content we’re consuming, the context in which we’re consuming it, and why …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Smartwatch technology could help people quit smoking, study finds

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Technology in smartwatches could help people quit smoking, according to researchers …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Best Fitbit watches for women: Top 8 options to achieve your fitness goals with smart tracking

Live Mint

Fitbit watches for women are the perfect blend of style, functionality, and advanced health tracking. Specifications Display AMOLED Battery life 6+ days Connectivity Bluetooth GPS Built-in Exercise modes 40+ Material Graphite Aluminum Reasons to buy Extensive workout modes and built-in GPS Long battery life and real-time stats Reasons to avoid Daily Readiness Score requires Premium Notifications only work when phone …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Letters to the Editor: Don’t let a smartwatch tell you how you’re doing at life

LA Times

Apple watches are seen on display at an Apple Store in New York in 2023. To the editor: I have watched the smartwatch trend become more prevalent among friends and strangers to the point where I’ve felt that I too should join the movement. Ultimately, tracking and focusing on this data could reduce one’s self-awareness to only those numbers. I …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

‘Game changer’: Instagram influencer reveals secret to ‘automatic weight loss’

Live Mint

Instagram influencer Leana, known for her profile fitzyelifts, recently shared the secret to “automatic weight loss”. In a recent post, she suggested that cutting refined sugar from one's diet could lead to effortless weight loss and numerous other health benefits. She explained how her “belly fat finally disappeared after years of struggling.” In her latest post, she discussed ‘what happens …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Planning to lose weight? Relying solely on exercise is not the answer

Live Mint

If you are exercising diligently to lose weight, I've got a bit of bad news for you: Exercise rarely leads to weight loss. Cult.Fit fitness expert Spoorthi S says exercise alone cannot create a large enough caloric deficit to lead to weight loss. “If we are truly seeking an answer to weight loss, the combination of exercise, a healthy and …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Opinion: Why I’m getting rid of my smartwatch

LA Times

Many consumers have been drawn to smartwatches for their displays of metrics such as step count and heart rate. An MRI found that the lingering pain I’d been ignoring in my heels — something my watch hadn’t picked up on — was caused by four running-induced stress fractures. I’ve realized that health optimization tools — the ones marketed as necessary …

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1 month, 1 week ago

7 weight loss myths busted by celebrity fitness trainer Tridev Pandey: ‘Never go for Ozempic…’

Hindustan Times

If you're serious about losing weight, you probably know that your workout plays a big part in that. Slow and steady wins the race when it comes to sustainable weight loss, according to national-level boxer and celebrity fitness trainer Tridev Pandey; he is the man behind the transformation of Kartik Aaryan for Chandu Champion and trainer to actors such as …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Are you tracking your health with a device? Here’s what could happen with the data

LA Times

Every day millions of people share more intimate information with their accessories than they do with their spouse. “That permeates into all kinds of areas of our lives and all kinds of domains within the tech industry.” 2024 Consumer Attorneys of Southern California New California Law Governs Protected Health Information The State of California recently sent letters to eight major …

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2 months, 1 week ago

This doctor-developed weight loss program is designed to help you reach your personal goals

The Independent

If you’ve struggled with your weight for a long time, losing weight and keeping it off can feel like a constant uphill battle. What makes it different from traditional weight loss programs is that it considers the underlying factors affecting your weight and offers a personalized treatment plan based on your body, health history and weight loss goals. Offering a …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

The gadget worn by Prince Harry that could revive Britain’s health

The Telegraph

With record waiting lists and surging sick leave, Sir Keir Starmer has made it a priority to get the NHS “back on its feet and fit for the future” – with a focus on finding technology that can help to “catch and prevent problems earlier”. From weight loss jabs to a revamped NHS app, the hope is that early interventions …

Health Wearable Technology Nhs

3 months, 2 weeks ago

The 'Body Roundness Index' Is Touted As The New BMI — And It's Got A Big Problem

Huff Post

Tim Robberts via Getty Images ICYMI, determining someone’s health by checking their body mass index is … well, not it. “Both use body shape and weight to make big guesses about someone’s health status and disease risk, without looking at any other markers of health, metabolic syndrome or other diseases.” She believes health care providers still use BMI for two …

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5 months ago

This Smart Scale Can Track So Much More Than Your Weight — And It's Under $15 On Sale

Huff Post

“Very impressed with this scale. I have already recommended this scale to my friends.” — ShoppingMom “This scale tells me stuff I probably will never NEED to know, buuuuuuut I love stuff like this. If you’re looking for a smart scale at a great price, THIS is the one for you.” — Shironaka Patrice “I bought this because my old …

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5 months, 1 week ago

The best fitness trackers for different people

The Independent

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

100-Pound Weight Loss: My health improved. My self-esteem didn’t.

Slate

The first time I lost nearly 100 pounds, it was a treat to shop at any store I pleased, and to be able to wear a bathing suit without having a panic attack. When I did get compliments, however, I couldn’t just say “thank you.” I felt the need to ask for reassurance that they really meant it, or to …

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6 months ago

Smart weighing machines: Top 10 picks that would give you accurate weight the smarter way

Hindustan Times

Whether you wish to shed off those kilos or want to gain some, a weighing machine or a weighing scale is a smarter way to keep a track on your weight. Specifications of RENPHO Bluetooth Body Fat Smart Scale BMI Scale: Dimensions: 11 x 11 x 1 inch Weight Capacity: 396 lbs / 180 kg Measurements: Body weight, body fat, …

Health Body Weight App Way Smart Limited

6 months, 1 week ago

How often should you really weigh yourself?

Hindustan Times

Few topics are more debated in health than the value of the humble bathroom scale. Weighing weekly helps you manage your weight Research confirms regular self-weighing is an effective weight loss and management strategy, primarily because it helps increase awareness of our current weight and any changes. A systematic review of 12 studies found participants who weighed themselves weekly or …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Apple Watch can detect symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, study reveals

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Neurologists at the University of Rochester Medical Centre in the US used an Apple Watch paired with …

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7 months ago

Fans of fitness influencers exercise more – but they’re also more depressed

The Independent

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8 months, 1 week ago

Do weight loss drugs work for diet industry built on eating less and exercising more?

Hindustan Times

Ever since college, Brad Jobling struggled with his weight, fluctuating between a low of 155 pounds when he was in his 30s to as high as 220. Do weight loss drugs work for diet industry built on eating less and exercising more? He's lost 30 pounds, and has started eating healthier food and exercising — the habits behind many commercial …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

What do weight loss drugs mean for a diet industry built on eating less and exercising more?

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Ever since college, Brad Jobling struggled with his weight, fluctuating between a low of 155 pounds when he was in his 30s to as high as 220. He’s lost 30 pounds, and has started eating healthier food and exercising — the habits behind many commercial diet plans and decades of conventional wisdom on sustainable weight loss. “This …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

TikTok to crack down on content that promotes disordered eating and dangerous weight-loss habits

LA Times

After weight-loss videos proliferated on TikTok, the app is taking measures to promote positive body image and mental health. TikTok now clearly states that it bans videos “showing, describing, promoting, or offering or requesting coaching for disordered eating or dangerous weight-loss behaviors.” The company defines those behaviors as extreme low-calorie diets, binging and intentional vomiting, misusing medication or supplements for …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Experts weigh in on blockbuster's weight loss strategy

China Daily

Following the debut of the Year of the Dragon Spring Festival blockbuster You Only Live Once on screens across China, fervent discussions are underway regarding the transformative weight-loss journey depicted in the film. Mao elaborates that a typical yearly weight loss range falls between 30 to 40 kg, making a 50-kg reduction within a year surpass the usual bounds of …

Weight Loss Loss Body Weight

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Study finds smartwatch may help boost treatment for depression

India TV News

A recent study has highlighted the potential of smartwatches in revolutionizing the treatment of depression by providing clinicians with valuable insights into patients' mental health status. Beyond their conventional functions like step counting and sleep tracking, smartwatches can now serve as a tool to monitor depression symptoms effectively, according to findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Study finds self-monitoring boosts physical activity in elderly who require care

India TV News

A recent study conducted by researchers at Kobe University has shed light on a simple yet effective method to enhance physical activity among the elderly in need of long-term care. Older people with long-term care needs have reduced mobility and activity compared to healthy older people, so increasing physical activity is not easy. While the five-week study period was too …

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

Real-time glucose monitoring wearable launches in the UK – here’s how it works

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Lingo device from health tech firm Abbott combines a coin-sized wearable which attaches to …

Health Health Check Abbott

1 year ago

10 best unisex smartwatches under ₹60,000

Hindustan Times

Do you find yourself torn between style and functionality when it comes to choosing a smartwatch? Specifications of Fire-Boltt Phoenix AMOLED 1.43" Display Smart Watch Display: 1.43-inch AMOLED with 700 NITS brightness Material: Stainless steel with a rotating crown Sports Modes: Multiple, catering to various fitness activities Health Monitoring: 360-degree health tracking Colour: Gold Pros Cons Accurate 360-degree health monitoring …

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1 year, 1 month ago

“We got it wrong”: WeightWatchers CEO embraces “life saving” weight loss drugs

Salon

WeightWatchers CEO Sima Sistani issued an apology on behalf of WeightWatchers, saying the global company is embracing blockbuster weight loss drugs as it continues to transform its programs and offerings. “I think we have to be true and authentic to that and who we are.” WeightWatchers abandoned its weight loss motto in 2018 and rebranded to “WW” to center on …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Fitbits, Apple Watches and Other Fitness Trackers Really Do Make You Healthier

Live Mint

It’s time to dust off that fitness band or smartwatch and start tracking your activity again. Just the practice of tracking steps can make you think more about health and adopt healthier habits, according to a clinical trial in which participants wore Apple Watches for five weeks. And in a six-week study in Australia, when parents and their kids all …

Health Family Fitness Kids Parents Apple Families

1 year, 4 months ago

Best Fitbits to track your fitness in 2023 tried and tested

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Since arriving on the wearables scene in 2009, Fitbits …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Metabolism, Weight, Myths: Can the Lumen help?

Slate

There are many myths about weight loss, but there’s one that’s particularly persistent. Dushay says that blaming a “slow” metabolism for weight gain isn’t medically accurate—though your metabolism might differ from someone else’s, the pace is determined by what your body needs. The company says this flexibility is critical to weight loss “because you can lose weight, but still not …

Energy Weight Loss Loss Data Body App Help

1 year, 6 months ago

Boosting Workplace Productivity

Deccan Chronicle

In today's fast-paced work environment, maintaining high levels of productivity is crucial for businesses to stay competitive. By leveraging innovative technologies and evidence-based interventions, digital therapeutics can empower employees to adopt healthier habits, improve their overall well-being, reduce absenteeism and fight the epidemic of chronic diseases. By encouraging healthier habits, digital therapeutics can enhance energy levels, focus, and overall well-being, …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Digital health checks for over-40s in fight against heart disease

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay said: “Thousands of heart attacks and strokes …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Intermittent fasting ‘no better for weight loss’ than calorie counting

The Independent

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1 year, 6 months ago

Intermittent fasting may be equally as effective for weight loss as counting calories

NPR

Intermittent fasting may be equally as effective for weight loss as counting calories When trying to lose weight, patients are often counseled to count calories, but this can be cumbersome and hard to stick with. WILL STONE, BYLINE: One of the most common forms of intermittent fasting is to simply limit the amount of time you eat during the day, …

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1 year, 7 months ago

It’s the Age of Ozempic. Do We Need WeightWatchers Anymore?

Wired

Schaub’s burgers and melted ice cream: Those are the food items logged in my memory from the night I first met Sima Sistani. What wasn’t obvious—because why would it be, and whose business was it anyway—was that Sistani was logging her food in the WeightWatchers app. Sistani didn’t need to work again, but in 2020 she contacted WeightWatchers and expressed …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Tracking Progress, Improving Nutrition, More: How Tech Can Bring Fitness And Wellness Together

ABP News

The fitness industry has exponentially evolved over the past few years. Technology is offering new ways to monitor and track fitness progress, connecting people with qualified professionals, and providing access to health-related information. Let's look at how technology can help you put all the pieces of your wellness together: Tracking Accurate Progress Fitness technology is allowing us to track progress …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Weight loss and fat loss difference: Making Informed choices for a healthier body

India TV News

Weight loss and fat loss are frequently used interchangeably, but it's important to note that they are distinct concepts. Weight loss involves a decrease in the total body weight, which can encompass not only fat but also muscle, water, and other elements. Here are some reasons why fat loss may be more beneficial in the long run: Improved Body Composition: …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Weight loss tips: 10 lifestyle changes to reverse, prevent or manage obesity

Hindustan Times

Obesity or excess weight ails a sizeable population these days and modern lifestyle is at the core of this growing problem. It is important to take care of your body weight and reverse obesity," says Dr Anukalp Prakash, Lead Consultant - department of Gastroenterology, CK Birla Hospital over a telephonic conversation with HT Digital. Lead an active lifestyle "It’s a …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Health tracker uses body’s energy to never run out of battery

The Independent

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2 years ago

More than half of dieters are trying to lose weight ‘in secret’

The Independent

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2 years ago

TikTok’s ‘thermonuclear’ algorithm showed self-harm and eating disorder content to vulnerable users, report claims

The Independent

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Health Disorder Content Report According Tiktok Users

2 years ago

Short one-minute bursts of exercise during daily tasks can prolong lifespan, study finds

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Scientists from the University of Sydney in Australia measured the health benefits of what is …

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2 years, 1 month ago

37 Tech Gifts That'll Make Their Lives Easier

Huff Post

A Fitbit Luxe if they've been saying they want to get more active in 2023 "So I needed to start building habits for a healthier lifestyle. Well, I’ve been using this Fitbit luxe for about a week and a half and I’ve dedicated myself to logging food on the app, trying to get better sleep, and drinking water. Gave me …

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2 years, 1 month ago

When wearable technology leads to obsessive behaviour

Live Mint

I have this friend; let's call her Priya. Not only am I confused by the desire to wear technology that looks like you escaped from the hospital, but I also don't see why one needs so many forms of data collection to determine if they are on the right track with their health and wellness goals. You review the data …

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2 years, 2 months ago

How TikTok is helping spread diet culture myths

Salon

Six years ago, a popular reality TV show called "The Biggest Loser" suffered a public blow to its credibility. From there, the most one hundred viewed videos were broken down according to their key themes, which as it turned out included "the glorification of weight loss in many posts, the positioning of food to achieve health and thinness, and the …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Activity trackers could be agents of behavioural change

Live Mint

Insufficient physical activity is a major health threat. According to a World Health Organisation report, almost 500 million people will develop heart disease, obesity, diabetes or other non-communicable ailments attributable to physical inactivity between 2020 and 2030, costing $27 billion annually, if governments don’t take urgent action to encourage more physical activity among their populations. A meta-analysis study, ‘Effectiveness of …

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Self-Monitoring Digital Tools May Aid in Efficient Weight Loss, Finds Study

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