Fitbit

With the fitness wearable market exploding in popularity a team of researchers wondered whether these devices could be used to detect the earliest signs of dementia. A new study suggests that could be possible.

The FDA has authorized a Fitbit feature designed to continuously monitor a wearer’s heart rhythms for signs of arterial fibrillation. The roll-out is based on a study that last year reported the algorithm detects 98 percent of irregular heart rhythms.

Within certain populations, it's important to know if individuals may be developing depression. New research suggests that even if people don't realize they're becoming depressed, a simple Fitbit could warn that they are.

The results have been revealed from a study testing an algorithm designed to detect irregular heart rhythms using data from wearables. Enrolling nearly half a million subjects, the study detected undiagnosed atrial fibrillation in 98 percent of cases.

Azoi has announced the Wello, a US$200 smartphone case that measures blood pressure, ECG, heart rate, blood oxygen, temperature and lung function to a high level of accuracy. Wello is designed to enable anyone to track all their vital health data, and make informed lifestyle choices.

The Fitbit personal activity monitor is now being shipped to a backlog of customers, so we take a closer look at what exactly the device does