Apple Watch Can Measure Stress Level Accurately: Study
January 01, 2023 By Jozeph P
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The Apple Watch is a powerful device that can detect a variety of health-related symptoms. Apple introduced the ability to check ECG right on your wrist with the release of the Apple Watch Series 6.
According to a new report from MyHealthyApple, the Apple Watch's stress measurements have proven to be accurate. According to a Canadian study conducted by the University of Waterloo. The Apple Watch is capable of measuring stress levels precisely.
The researchers used the ECG sensor on the Apple Watch Series 6 and discovered that the data had a close relationship with heart rate acceleration and deceleration capacity when the participants reported stress levels. The researchers then created a prediction model by developing and applying machine learning algorithms.
The researchers used the ECG sensor on the Apple Watch Series 6 and discovered that the data had a close relationship with heart rate acceleration and deceleration capacity when the participants reported stress levels. The researchers then created a prediction model by developing and applying machine learning algorithms.
The models developed are said to have a "high level of precision" but a lower recall. According to the study, the Apple Watch has "promising" potential for detecting stress levels. Furthermore, because the wearable can collect additional information about a user's health, such as sleep and activity data, additional data points can be combined to form stress levels with greater precision.
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Apple does not currently offer stress measurement, but researchers believe that an Apple Watch could be used to help with mental health care.
Wearing the Apple Watch on a daily basis typically measures a large amount of data. It monitors your heart rate, Sp02, sleep, exercise, and stress level. All of this information is combined to provide a more accurate prediction to the Apple Watch.
Furthermore, Apple can provide stress-reduction exercises such as breathing and other activities to eliminate stress signals. Stress management scores are already available from Samsung, Fitbit, and Garmin, but Apple has yet to include one in its Health app.
By Jozeph P
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