Listen "Better Health with Wearables Pt.1"
Episode Synopsis
Show Notes2:19 — Ian is curious about the origin of the term “wearable”3:20 — We recommend checking out Episode 29: Emergency Preparedness as an alternative episode if this week’s topic is not your jam.6:55 — March reveals the origin of the term “wearable computer” first coined by a mathematics professor in the 1960's.8:45 — March quizzes Ian on a few facts about wearables.10:50 —What is the origin of the rule about achieving 10,000 steps per day?14:40 — How can wearable tech benefit you?22:05 — Ian shares his experience with wearable tech starting all the way back in 2004.26:06 — That time Ian used a heart rate monitor to measure his nervousness at asking his future wife out on a date. ️💘28:39 — The evolution of March’s wearables starting with a pedometer in 2008 and evolving to a Pebble watch in 2012.33:40–-A reference to Episode 57 where we discuss the Oura ring.35:13 — Where to start when shopping for a piece of wearable tech.44:05 — The pros and cons of a wearable with GPS.46:59 — Three categories of fitness wearables.55:57 — How you can use a wearable to improve your posture and why that matters.1:03:03 — Using wearables to improve stress management.Mentions📦 Product: Ava fertility monitor📦 Product: CheckMe Pro vital signs monitor📦 Product: Timex internet messenger📦 Product: ECG as a patch📦 Product: Self powered sweat sensor patch📦 Product: Blood glucose patch📦 Product: The medical tricorder📦 Product: Apple Watch📦 Product: Fitbit watches📦 Product: Garmin watches📦 Product: Garmin Forerunner 645📦 Product: Pebble watch (wikipedia)📦 Product: Microsoft Band (wikipedia)📦 Product: Spire (relaxation wearable)📦 Product: Lumo Lift (posture wearable)📦 Product: Upright Go (posture wearable)📦 Product: Oura ring📦 Product: fitbit ace 2 activity tracker for kids
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