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Your smartwatch might be a powerful heart health tool
- A new study suggests that smartwatches can assess heart health by using a metric called daily heart rate per step (DHRPS).
- The DHRPS combines average daily heart rate and total steps per day to provide insights into heart fitness.
- Researchers found that a higher DHRPS was linked to increased risks of Type 2 diabetes, heart failure, high blood pressure, and coronary atherosclerosis.
- The study analyzed data from nearly 7,000 adults and showed that DHRPS predicted heart-related conditions better than individual metrics.
- DHRPS was also found to be more closely related to heart performance during exercise than traditional smartwatch data.
- This new metric could help identify individuals who may benefit from additional testing or heart-strengthening exercises.
- Researchers believe that with further testing and refinement, DHRPS could complement existing methods for detecting heart problems.
- While promising, the study is in its early stages, and more research is needed to confirm its accuracy and long-term usefulness.
- Overall, the study hints at a future where everyday wearables could play a significant role in preventing cardiovascular diseases by providing early warnings.
- The findings emphasize the potential for accessible and practical health monitoring using existing smartwatch data.
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