Apps and fitness trackers that measure sleep: Are they useful?

Overview of smartphone applications for sleep analysis

Objective To review and assess the current selection of sleep analysis smartphone applications (apps) available for download. Methods The iOS and Google Play mobile app store were searched for sleep analysis apps targeted for consumer use. Alarm clock, sleep-aid, snoring and sleep-talking recorder, fitness tracker apps, and apps geared towards health professionals were excluded. App informati...

Behavior Change with Fitness Technology in Sedentary Adults: A Review of the Evidence for Increasing Physical Activity

Physical activity is closely linked with health and well-being; however, many Americans do not engage in regular exercise. Older adults and those with low socioeconomic status are especially at risk for poor health, largely due to their sedentary lifestyles. Fitness technology, including trackers and smartphone applications (apps), has become increasingly popular for measuring and encouraging p...

Validity of Wearable Fitness Trackers on Sleep Measure: 106 Board #4 June 1, 9: 30 AM - 11: 30 AM.

Health Literacy and Health Information Technology Adoption: The Potential for a New Digital Divide

BACKGROUND Approximately one-half of American adults exhibit low health literacy and thus struggle to find and use health information. Low health literacy is associated with negative outcomes including overall poorer health. Health information technology (HIT) makes health information available directly to patients through electronic tools including patient portals, wearable technology, and mob...

A First Look at Ad Blocking Apps on Google Play

Online advertisers and analytics services (or trackers), are constantly tracking users activities as they access web services either through browsers or a mobile apps. Numerous tools such as browser plugins and specialized mobile apps have been proposed to limit intrusive advertisements and prevent tracking on desktop computing and mobile phones. For desktop computing, browser plugins are heavi...