9to5Mac January 13, 2022
Ben Lovejoy

Health experts have been discussing the pros & cons of Apple Watch, Fitbit, and similar devices. While the consensus is that they do more good than harm, they caution that the increasing amount of health data presented to consumers can cause confusion and even anxiety.

In extreme cases, this can lead to people compulsively taking multiple ECG readings per day …

CNET has an in-depth piece looking at the issue. It stresses that the overall picture is positive.

The medical experts CNET spoke with […] believe wearables do more good than harm when it comes to health management.

By making consumers more aware of their overall level of health and fitness, smartwatches and fitness bands can encourage people...

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