"While these devices offer valuable health insights, the continuous flow of data can overwhelm users, leading to stress and anxiety," said Joe Birch, a senior technology and leisure analyst at Mintel.
Cecilia Mascolo, a professor of mobile systems at the University of Cambridge, emphasized that these technologies are beneficial for NHS and medical research, but their impact requires further study."
Mintel researchers advocate for smartwatch brands like Apple and Garmin to introduce 'digital detoxes' or shift health tracking frequency from real-time to weekly.
The University of Bristol has developed an app that connects with smartwatches to alert users when they engage in smoking motions, promoting smoking cessation.
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