Taking the time for our bodies: How wearables can be used to assess circadian physiology
Md Mobashir Hasan Shandhi, Will Ke Wang, Jessilyn Dunn
Abstract
Consumer wearables, such as smart watches, are a promising tool for monitoring circadian health in "real world" settings. Bowman et al. demonstrate that circadian signals can be accurately captured through heart rate data obtained from wearables, opening up new possibilities for population-level studies on heart rate and circadian rhythm.
Topics & Concepts
Circadian rhythmWearable computerSmartwatchWearable technologyPopulationRhythmBiologyPhysiologyComputer scienceNeuroscienceMedicineInternal medicineEmbedded systemEnvironmental healthNon-Invasive Vital Sign MonitoringHeart Rate Variability and Autonomic ControlCircadian rhythm and melatonin