News-Medical.Net August 6, 2025
University of Texas at Arlington

Wearable health technology tracks more than just your steps these days.

Researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington are launching a two-year study to explore whether data from everyday fitness trackers can help predict a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Backed by a $400,000 grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the study officially started on Aug. 1 and will use commercially available wearable devices to monitor physical activity, sleep and blood pressure.

Yue Liao, UTA assistant professor of kinesiology, is leading the study with co-investigators Christine Spadola, an assistant professor of social work; Souvik Roy, an associate professor of mathematics; and Matthew Brothers, a professor of kinesiology.

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Topics: Digital Health, Patient / Consumer, Provider, Technology, Wearables
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