Wearable devices and mobile health technology: One step towards better health
Monday, August 13, 2018 - 11:50
in Health & Medicine
With increasing efforts being made to address the current global obesity epidemic, wearable devices and mobile health ('mHealth') technology have emerged as promising tools for promoting physical activity. However, current literature seems to indicate that these new technologies may serve best as part of a larger overall health plan, rather than working alone to encourage weight loss.