Fitness
The best fitness trackers and watches we’ve tested
The best fitness trackers and watches we’ve tested The best fitness smartwatches for 2023 are: The Apple Watch Ultra 2, Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, and Google Pixel Watch 3 offer a range of features including GPS, heart rate monitoring, and built-in cellular connectivity. For elite athletes, the Whoop MG is a top choice with its […]
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The unbearable obviousness of AI fitness summaries
The unbearable obviousness of AI fitness summaries The author has become tired of AI-generated summaries in fitness apps, which they see as more repackaging data than insightful analysis. The author has accumulated a large amount of health and fitness data from wearables over nearly a decade, but finds the AI summaries to be unhelpful. Several […]
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Physical activity may help slow cognitive decline
Physical activity may help slow cognitive decline Physical activity has been found to slow cognitive decline in older adults, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Georgia. The study analyzed data from over 13,000 survey respondents and found that sustained physical activity was associated with delayed cognitive decline, particularly when it […]
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NASA Tech Gives Treadmill Users a ‘Boost’
NASA Tech Gives Treadmill Users a ‘Boost’ NASA’s antigravity treadmill technology has been adapted for home use by Boost Treadmills, a company co-founded by Robert Whalen, who pioneered the concept at NASA’s Ames Research Center in the 1980s and ’90s. The Boost 2 treadmill uses air pressure to counter gravity, making running possible for people […]
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Too much sitting increases risk of future health problems in chest pain patients – new research
Too much sitting increases risk of future health problems in chest pain patients – new research A new study found that patients hospitalized with chest pain who spend more time sedentary after discharge are at a higher risk for future heart problems and death within a year. Patients who averaged over 15 hours of sedentary […]
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Active young people are less likely to be depressed
Active young people are less likely to be depressed A new study found that physically active young people are less likely to be depressed. The study, conducted by Professor Silje Steinsbekk at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, followed a group of children and young people from age 6 to 18. Young people who […]
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The best smart rings for tracking sleep and health
The best smart rings for tracking sleep and health The best smart ring for tracking sleep and health is the Oura Ring 4, which offers accurate heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring, improved automatic activity detection, and a user-friendly app. Other notable mentions include the Samsung Galaxy Ring, which boasts an elegant charging case and […]
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Apple’s picked a very fitnessy way to mark a decade of smartwatches
Apple’s picked a very fitnessy way to mark a decade of smartwatches Apple is celebrating its 10th anniversary of smartwatches on April 24th, 2025, by introducing “Global Close Your Rings Day”. The event encourages users to close all three rings (move, exercise, and stand) to receive a limited edition badge and 10 animated stickers in […]
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