fitness brands

Samsung ranks highest in J.D. Power’s fitness band report

The Korean company's products perform particularly well in styling and appearance, variety of features, battery life and durability.
health self monitoring

21 million people used smartphones for health self-monitoring in 2013

Around 17 million (81%) of these individuals lived in the U.S., while the remaining 4 million (19%) lived in other countries, according to BCC Research.
telehealth

Telehealth market to be worth $6.5 billion by 2020

In 2015, North America is expected to command the largest share of the global market, followed by Europe and Asia-Pacific.
Sleepio research

NHS service finds Sleepio successful in aiding recovery from depression and anxiety

Big Health's sleep improvement program managed to exceed NHS psychological therapy targets by 15%, with 65% of patients recovering from depression and anxiety.
Tractica chart

Telehealth video consultation sessions to reach 158M per year by 2020

Although clinical video consultations lead the market today, sessions in non-clinical settings will represent the majority within four years.
TalkSpace

Small study: SMS therapy is convenient, effective

Participants experienced improved psychological well-being in three months, with higher satisfaction given to convenience and affordability, among other things.
Valencell

Valencell: Our heart rate sensors make Apple Watch look like a toy

Study reveals Valencell's PerformTek biometric tech delivers highly accurate heart rate data during activity, significantly outperforming the Apple Watch.
brand

Research: 49% of smart watch buyers choose their device because of the brand

Features such as fitness tracking and notifications matter for 58% of U.S. smart watch owners, and product appearance for 30%.
AmWell research ebook

American Well: 57% of physicians willing to see patients over video

Work-life balance was the most popular reason physicians cited for seeing patients over video, followed by increased earning opportunity.
Apple Watch

MedPanel: Only 15% of physicians discussing wearables and apps with patients

In sharp contrast, physicians say 38% of patients not using a wearable and 42% of patients not using an app could benefit from doing so.