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Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine are taking advantage of new iPhone technology to study what motivates people to improve their heart health. This week they announced the release of their free MyHeart Counts app, which will allow them to analyze frequently updated, real-world participant data for the first time.
The innovative app uses iPhone’s built-in motion sensors to track participants’ physical activity including the results of a six-minute walk test. App downloaders can also use MyHeart Counts to enter information about their known heart disease risk factors and the results of any applicable lab tests. In exchange they will receive their “heart age” and feedback regarding their risk for developing heart disease.
Stanford cardiologist and lead study investigator Michael McConnell says, “MyHeart Counts aims to be the largest study of measured physical activity and cardiovascular health to date. We want people to join in this research effort to give them personalized information about their heart health and help provide fundamental new insights into how activity helps your heart, across all ages, genders, cultures and countries.”
The study is on trend with the increased popularity of wearable devices that track activity levels and sleep patterns to help users make better health decisions. The study will also look at how effective these trackers are at motivating people to improve their health.
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