Addicts, be they hooked on narcotics or alcohol, could be helped by a wearable patch that appears to not only reduce cravings ...

Fitness trackers and smart watches are widely popular wearable devices that measure several types of health metrics, including step count, calories burned, sleep quality, Vo2 max and heart rate. As a ...

Scientists say the device can help people with substance use disorders manage stress and lower their risk of relapse.

Getting meaningful insight into your hormonal health typically means visiting a doctor, having blood work done and long waits ...

Heart rate variability is one of the main things your smartwatch or fitness tracker measures. Here's what it means.

A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham shows that a non-drug, wearable device can help people with ...

Addiction science is increasingly looking beyond clinics to technologies we already wear on our wrists. A recent trial suggests that wearables, better known for counting steps or tracking sleep, may ...

Tracking key heart health metrics every day helps you understand how your lifestyle affects your cardiovascular system and empowers you to take proactive steps toward better heart health. Heart ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...