Consumer wearables are evolving from passive stress monitors into read-write systems.

The smart ring is being used by Jersey Hospital as part of a medical trial around patients with heart failure, and something called Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), a hard to diagnose condition ...

Abstract: This study addresses the high cost of commercially available heart rate monitoring devices by designing a low-cost detection system capable of real-time electrocardiogram (ECG) visualization ...

Amazfit has announced the Helio Strap Pro. Designed specifically for HYROX and hybrid fitness athletes, this screen-free training system expands upon the company’s original Helio Strap by ...

With a Whoop health tracker strapped to my wrist for the past year, I’ve had an unusually detailed window into my biology – sleep, blood oxygen, steps and, most intriguingly, heart rate variability, ...

Whoever we are, whatever we’re doing, we have a measurable heart rate. It’s a pretty clear sign of being alive. But what should your heart rate be when exercising? When we exercise, our heart rate ...

Runners, cyclists and gym-goers with wearable fitness trackers are no doubt familiar with the five "heart rate" zones. Ranging from low to very high intensity, these zones are calculated as ...

These days, everyone from the average Susan to the hardcore data-loving wellness enthusiast has the technology to track just about anything in the name of self-optimization. A ring wearable tells you ...

Your heart rate can tell you a lot about your fitness and cardiovascular health. Your heart beats consistently, day in and day out, but you may not generally pay close attention to it. You might take ...

Running in zone 2, by definition, should feel easy. And that’s a good thing, considering zone 2 runs make up the majority of any good training plan. These easy efforts serve as the building blocks for ...