As much as the Fitbit Air is the talk of the fitness tracker world right now, having launched to a glowing critical reception ...

Millions of people use a wearable health and fitness tracker. These devices can be useful for monitoring activity levels, sleep quality, and heart rate. But for some, wearables can have unintended ...

Fitness trackers often fail people with obesity by underestimating their energy burn, leading to discouraging results and misguided health data. A scientist's frustrating experience in an exercise ...

That said, fitness trackers can pose some relatively small but real risks. As unlikely as they might be to impact you, it’s important to be aware of them. Let’s talk about some of the main ones.

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