Healthy lifestyles are built on the foundation of good sleep. A good night’s sleep prepares you for success with mental tasks and physical challenges alike. Sleep is also important for your immune system, helping you avoid getting sick and recover faster when you do. The list of benefits associated with good sleep is practically endless. And yet it is estimated that more than a third of adults regularly get less than enough sleep each night. [1] Many are concerned that poor sleep trends are the rise. A 2015 study indicated that the number of Americans who self-reported ..read more

Whether you realize it or not, a lot is happening in your body while you’re sleeping. The connections between your brain cells are reorganizing, your cells are repairing, your energy levels are being restored, and molecules such as hormones and proteins are being released — all as you cycle through different sleep phases. That’s why it’s so important that you wear your Garmin smartwatch to sleep; not only are you able to take advantage of features such as sleep score or the built-in alarm clock, but you’ll also see improvements in the accuracy of other data that require round-the-clock mo ..read more

Even though the benefits of regular physical activity are well-known and documented, 1 in 4 adults do not meet the recommended levels of at least 75 to 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity per week, according to the World Health Organization. As a result, people are becoming more and more sedentary, and lack of physical activity is one of the leading risk factors for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) worldwide1. So how can we find a way out of this global “physical inactivity crisis“? Health scientists and practitioners at the University of Copenhagen believe t ..read more

The worldwide smart and adjustable bed maker Ergomotion® has pioneered an app-based sleep ecosystem that connects Garmin smartwatches with adjustable beds to offer preventive self-care by balancing body, mind and spirit. Metrics from Garmin wearables are combined with data captured from smart sensors in the bed base to provide users with 24/7 health information and daily recommendations for improved recovery, sleep and overall health. The ErgoSportive system includes an accompanying app that provides daily health updates, sleep tracking, personalised suggestions a ..read more

Garmin wearables help countless people monitor their health — and with Twin Health, we’re taking it a step further. Twin Health developed the Whole Body Digital Twin to help reverse, improve and prevent chronic metabolic diseases, including Type 2 Diabetes. With the combination of a Garmin fitness tracker and the Twin Health service, patients and their health care providers now have access to a truly personalised approach that seeks to improve energy and health, stabilise blood sugar levels and eliminate or reduce medication. How do you combat Type 2 diabetes? Studies show that ..read more

Whether pumping some serious iron or simply increasing your daily step count, regular physical activity is important at any age. In fact, the benefits that come from exercise — like reducing the risk of heart disease, managing blood sugar and insulin levels, and improving mental health — may be even more top-of-mind for seniors. It’s never too late to prioritise your fitness. That’s why American Specialty Health created the Silver&Fit® programme, a flexible fitness programme designed specifically for eligible Medicare beneficiaries and group retirees. Members can craft an ex ..read more

Drowsiness prevention solution uses heart rate variability data to predict when drivers may fall asleep at the wheel It is estimated that more than 300,000 drowsy driving collisions occur each year around the world. With the aim of increasing the safety and well-being of drivers, CORE for Tech is a drowsiness prevention solution that combines data from Garmin® watches with information about traffic, weather conditions or type of road to anticipate drowsiness while driving. Real-time Alerts based on Heart Rate Variability Data Using patented software and more than 20 ye ..read more

Physiological data from a fitness tracker — in combination with questionnaires and environmental data — could be used to predict a panic attack, according to a study by the Graduate Institute of Biomedical Electronics and Bioinformatics (BEBI) at National Taiwan University. Using the Garmin® vívosmart® 4, continuous monitoring was carried out in a real-life setting for 1 year. The hope is that the research may help clinicians to provide more appropriate, timely and personalised treatment for panic disorder patients. Panic Attack Prediction A panic attack is a ..read more

Cycling rides at the forefront of quantified human performance and data-driven training guidance. This is largely due to the introduction of power meters combined with the work of pioneering sports scientists, who matched cycling power data with physiological knowledge to develop new training standards and coaching methods.  Adding a power meter to your bike unlocks a world of new insights and perspectives. You can easily diagnose your strengths and weaknesses as a rider and adapt workouts and program training sessions according to your own personal needs and abilities. When you have a wo ..read more

An automated remote-care programme has been launched in Israel to monitor and engage young patients with Type 1 diabetes and/or obesity. Using the Garmin Forerunner® 45 GPS running watch, participants and their care teams can track and continuously monitor activity and other health metrics. With this data, along with glucose measurements and survey results, care teams can provide patients with personalised treatment plans with the fully customisable Datos Health remote care platform. Participants achieve measurable improvement in their mood, activity, nutrition and sleep in ..read more