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Millions of Americans are talking to AI about health, and some are dangerously skipping real doctors

Turns out a lot of people would rather ask an AI about their symptoms than pay for a doctor's visit. A new survey puts some striking numbers behind that trend.
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MIT shows off sensor tech that enables blood glucose monitoring on smartwatches

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Pixel Watch update issues could be skewing your daily activity data

Google Fitbit AI Health Coach is available in more countries.

Fitbit improves sleep tracking and adds an AI coach that uses your medical history

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iGarden’s Swim Jet X Series turns any backyard pool into an AI-powered fitness lane and a family water park

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NextSense wants your sleep fixed by EEG sleep earbuds, not apps

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Apple is planning to use your iPhone’s camera to watch and fix your gait

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You can now connect Claude with Apple Health to get insights from your fitness data

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We review a lot of health wearables. This one tracks something most ignore.

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This smart ring targets your daily triggers if you get migraines

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A $250 discount makes the Garmin fenix 7X Pro Sapphire Solar a strong buy

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This new sporty smartwatch tracks your energy levels in real-time, lasts up to 25 days

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The best fitness apps to actually help you hit your New Year transformation goals

From calorie tracking to connected wearables, these fitness apps help turn good intentions into habits that actually stick
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How AI could make you fitter than ever in 2026

From meal planning to gym confidence and recovery, AI is quietly becoming the smartest fitness partner you’ll ever have.
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How to use your fitness tracker to get fitter than ever in 2026

We'll run you through five important pointers, to help you make the most of a fitness tracker and improve your health.
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You could soon ask ChatGPT how healthy your week really was

Hidden code in ChatGPT’s iOS app hints that a Health-app connector is incoming, giving AI-powered chat a full view of your activity, sleep, and fitness stats.
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Garmin Venu 3 is down to $349.99 in a limited-time Amazon deal

The Garmin Venu 3 with slate stainless steel bezel, 45 mm black case, and silicone band is now $349.99, down from $449.99. It offers a 1.4-inch AMOLED display, advanced health and fitness tracking, GPS, sleep coaching, and multi-day battery life in a single, fitness-focused smartwatch.
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Hume Band’s Black Friday Deal Makes Longevity Tracking Feel Way More Accessible

Get up to 50% off the Hume Band for Black Friday with code BF50. Track Longevity Index, Metabolic Capacity, and aging without a required subscription fee.
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Samsung Health brings iFIT workouts on Galaxy Watches to take on Apple Fitness+

Samsung Health is leveling up with iFIT workouts built right into Galaxy Watches. The update brings guided fitness videos, real-time tracking, and free trials with new Galaxy devices. From phones to wearables, Samsung’s pushing into Apple Fitness+ territory by turning your wrist into a full-blown gym companion that motivates, monitors, and moves with you.
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Sleeping with light in your room? Your heart might not love it

If your bedroom never gets fully dark because of streetlights, hallway lamps, or city glow, your heart might be working overtime without you knowing it. New research shows that artificial light at night can activate stress signals in the brain and spark inflammation tied to higher heart disease risk.
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Fitbit’s new conversational AI Coach turns your fitness data into actionable insights

Fitbit Premium adds Gemini AI — a chat-based coach that gives personalized tips, real-time insights, and smarter goal setting.
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Google’s Fitbit revamp promises smarter coaching and longer battery life

After years of quiet, Fitbit is staging a comeback in 2026 with new AI-powered devices and its Personal Health Coach app, marking Google’s renewed focus on fitness-first wearables.
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Oura unveils Ring 4 Ceramic, built tough and designed to stand out

Oura Ring 4 Ceramic combines jewelry-grade zirconia ceramic with advanced health tracking, offering bold new colors, durability tougher than steel, and fresh features like ring-swapping and a portable charging case.
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Apple Watch hypertension tool cleared for release – and it’s coming soon

Anyone with a new or recent Apple Watch (SE 3 excluded) will be able to use the new tool.
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Mobile app is helping with suicide prevention among at-risk people 

The mobile app named OTX-2022 slashed the rate of repeat suicide attempts by 58.3% among individuals who had just left a rehabilitation facility after a previous attempt.
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I tested a smart ring with a display. I liked it more than I wanted to

I don’t need yet another screen in my life. Or at least that’s what I have been telling myself for years. I used to believe it was a pet peeve. But a quick look at Reddit and X shows a whole bunch of people who are experimenting with the “dumb phone” trend, or flaunting their […]
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The US wants a wearable for all. Experts say it won’t fix the health crisis

The Secretary of Health Services wants every American to use a wearable device in the next four years. Experts say it's a great move, but not a cure-all.
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Garmin Vivoactive 6 review: Still my favorite fitness watch

The Garmin Vivoactive 6 is Garmin's newest fitness wearable, but is this subtly smart fitness watch worth your money?
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How to factory reset an Apple Watch

If you're giving away or selling your old Apple Watch, a factory reset to clear off all your data is a must. Here's how to factory reset an Apple Watch.
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Fitness deals: treadmills, ellipticals, weights on sale

We have done the research for you and found the best deals on fitness equipment and compiled them right here.
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The best Fitbit devices in 2025: 5 best watches and trackers

It can be tough to pick a new fitness tracker. If you’ve been thinking of buying a new Fitbit this year, here are the best options to choose from.
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Edifier’s LolliClip bring ANC and health tracking to open-fit earbuds

The LolliClip have a huge number of features including hi-res and spatial audio.
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Best elliptical machine deals: From $120 to $1,100

Right now you can get your cardio in with some savings, as these are the best elliptical machine deals available.
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Apple’s AI Doctor could transform your health, here’s why

Apple is rumored to be working on a new Apple Health app, complete with an AI-powered doctor. Here's why it could transform your health.
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Screen usage in bed raises insomnia risks worse than you know

Staring at a screen in bed raises the risk of insomnia by up to 59%, but it’s not solely because we are addicted to a doomscrolling cycle on social media.
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Apple’s next major health bet could be an AI doctor

Next year, the Health app will reportedly get an AI coach that offers personalized insights and suggestions based on data collected by various devices.
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4 reasons you’ll love my favorite Apple Fitness+ workout as much as I do

One excellent new Apple Fitness+ workout routine saved me from canceling my subscription, and I can't recommend it highly enough.
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Staring at a screen in bed is ruining sleep for all of us

According to a large study, using screens at night is delaying bedtimes, reducing the amount of shut-eye time, and the quality of sleep across all age groups.