Are Wristband Fitness Trackers Accurate?

Watch-like wristbands that monitor heart rate may not offer true readings during exercise.

Saturday, October 15, 2016 Follow Us         Featured Fitbit, Other Heart Rate Wristbands Often Inaccurate: Study Watch-like wristbands that monitor heart rate may not offer true readings during exercise, a small study finds. Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic's Heart and Vascular Institute tested four different... Read more ...  News Health Tip: Get Enough Dietary Iron Iron is an essential nutrient in a healthy diet. Here are some good sources, courtesy of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Read more ... 1 in 5 U.S. Young Adults Uses Hookah Hookah use has taken off among Americans in recent years, with almost one in five young adults using the water pipes, a new study says. New York University investigators analyzed U.S.... Read more ... Smokeless Tobacco Product Tied to Higher Risk of Prostate Cancer Death Smokeless tobacco called snus may increase a prostate cancer patient's risk of death, according to a new study. "Snus has been suggested as a less harmful alternative to smoking because it lacks... Read more ... Health Tip: Use a Workplace Gym If your workplace offers a gym, take advantage of this great way to get active. Here are suggestions from the American Council on Exercise: Read more ... Weight Loss and Healthy Living Centers MedicineNet's Weight Loss and Healthy Living Centers give you all of the tools necessary for diet & weight management, exercise & fitness, nutrition & food, and prevention & wellness. Get access to various articles, slideshows, quizzes, and medications for your reference. Healthy Living Center Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home