Utilizing wearable technology to study what makes people move
Wearable fitness devices cling to wrists of many people who hope to improve health and fitness. Emory University in Atlanta utilized this readily available technology to see if these devices could get people moving.
Their study showed how utilizing wearable technology can improve health of large populations with minimal cost. In the “Move More Challenge” activity program and study, the research team utilized wearable devices to evaluate data on exactly what gets people moving.
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Cara Livernois, News Writer
Cara joined TriMed Media in 2016 and is currently a Senior Writer for Clinical Innovation & Technology. Originating from Detroit, Michigan, she holds a Bachelors in Health Communications from Grand Valley State University.