{"id":13742,"date":"2026-01-14T16:05:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T16:05:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/?p=13742"},"modified":"2026-01-15T16:38:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T16:38:07","slug":"popular-health-accessories-helpful-or-hype","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/2026\/01\/14\/popular-health-accessories-helpful-or-hype\/","title":{"rendered":"Popular Health Accessories: Helpful or Hype?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13743 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2026\/01\/iStock-1286099942-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Popular Health Accessories: Helpful or Hype?\" width=\"700\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2026\/01\/iStock-1286099942-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2026\/01\/iStock-1286099942-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2026\/01\/iStock-1286099942-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2026\/01\/iStock-1286099942-1536x906.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2026\/01\/iStock-1286099942-2048x1208.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2026\/01\/iStock-1286099942-1200x708.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Health-focused gadgets were among this year&#8217;s most popular holiday gifts, and many people are using them to support their health goals. From fitness trackers and smart rings to blue light glasses and smart scales, these tools promise better sleep, less stress, and overall wellness.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/2026\/01\/14\/popular-health-accessories-helpful-or-hype\/#espanol\">Para leer en Espa\u00f1ol, por favor haga clic aqu\u00ed<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We asked\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/clinicians.cooperhealth.org\/provider\/michael-sabia\/4211567\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Michael Sabia, MD<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0Division Head of Pain Management at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/\">Cooper University Health Care<\/a> and author of\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Wellness Formula: Unlocking a Doctor&#8217;s Secrets to Longevity and Optimal Health<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(2025), to weigh in on how patients can use these devices effectively.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Fitness Watches and Smart Rings<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wearable technology,\u00a0such as fitness watches and smart rings (Apple Watch\u00ae, Fitbit\u00ae, or Oura Ring\u00ae)\u00a0track metrics like steps, heart rate, activity levels, and sleep patterns. Some smart rings are popular for monitoring sleep quality and recovery, including indicators such as resting heart rate, body temperature trends, and overnight movement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What studies show:<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Studies show wearable activity tracking improves physical activity and weight management when paired with behavior change strategies. Sleep and\u00a0heart rate\u00a0are especially useful when\u00a0monitored\u00a0over time rather than day-to-day fluctuations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wellness Insight:<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWearables are powerful awareness tools,\u201d says Dr. Sabia. \u201cThey help people see how their sleep, stress, and activity affect their bodies in real time. The key is to not react emotionally to single-day scores, but to use the\u00a0data\u00a0and trends\u00a0to guide long-term habits.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Smart Scales<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Smart scales use bioelectrical impedance, a quick, painless electrical signal that moves through fat and muscle, allowing the scale to estimate\u00a0body fat, muscle mass, and water weight.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What scales show:<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hydration, inflammation, exercise, and even salt intake can shift readings by several percentage points in 24 hours. These numbers are approximations, not medical-grade measurements.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wellness Insight:<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cSmart scale data is useful for tracking long-term trends, but not for judging daily progress,\u00a0as\u00a0day-to-day fluctuations are normal,\u201d Dr. Sabia says. \u201cIt\u2019s\u00a0best to focus on body composition, not just weight. Preserving muscle while reducing fat is a stronger predictor of\u00a0longevity.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Blue Light Glasses<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Blue light glasses claim to reduce eye strain and improve sleep by blocking blue wavelengths from screens.\u00a0They\u2019re\u00a0especially popular among people who spend long hours on computers or mobile devices.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What blue light does:<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Blue light suppresses melatonin and disrupts circadian rhythm. Nighttime screen exposure is linked to worse sleep quality.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wellness Insight:<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cBlue light exposure from screens can contribute to eye fatigue, particularly after long workdays,\u201d\u00a0Dr. Sabia\u00a0says. \u201cI recommend dimming your screen,\u00a0use night-mode filters, and avoid screens 60-90 minutes\u00a0before sleep.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Motion Sickness Bands<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Motion sickness\u00a0wrist\u00a0bands\u00a0apply pressure to the\u00a0P6 acupressure point,\u00a0believed to reduce nausea.\u00a0They\u2019re\u00a0commonly used for travel, pregnancy-related nausea, or motion sensitivity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What is the evidence:<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">There\u00a0is limited scientific evidence behind motion sickness bands.\u00a0Some\u00a0trials\u00a0show these bands may help with nausea,\u00a0including after surgery,\u00a0but placebo effects\u00a0likely play\u00a0a role.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wellness Insight:<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe evidence is mixed,\u00a0as some people feel significant relief, but others don\u2019t,\u201d Dr. Sabia says. \u201cIf it helps and doesn\u2019t cause harm, it\u2019s reasonable to try;\u00a0however,\u00a0persistent\u00a0nausea\u00a0or dizziness\u00a0nausea should always be medically evaluated.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Medical Alert Jewelry<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Medical\u00a0ID\u00a0bracelets and necklaces\u00a0help emergency teams\u00a0identify\u00a0<strong>allergies<\/strong>, <strong>medications<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>seizure disorders<\/strong>, or <strong>heart conditions<\/strong>\u00a0when patients\u00a0can\u2019t\u00a0speak.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What alert jewelry can do:<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Emergency response time improves when responders have instant access to medical data.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wellness Insight:<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThese devices save lives,\u201d Dr. Sabia says. \u201cNewer smart versions with fall detection and emergency alerts offer added protection, especially for older adults or patients with medical risks.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Fidget Jewelry for ADHD or Anxiety<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fidget rings, spinner bracelets, and textured jewelry are increasingly popular\u00a0and claim to provide\u00a0tactile stimulation\u00a0for managing restlessness, anxiety, or difficulty focusing.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What fidget jewelry can do:<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sensory stimulation can reduce anxiety and improve focus, especially in ADHD and high-stress environments.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wellness\u00a0Insight:<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cFidget tools\u00a0can help regulate nervous system\u00a0stimulation,\u201d Dr. Sabia\u00a0says. \u201cThey don\u2019t replace therapy or medication\u00a0when those are needed,\u00a0but they can support concentration and stress control\u00a0in certain situations.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>A Smart Approach to Health Accessories<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cHealth accessories can be useful tools, but technology should support behavior change,\u00a0not replace it,\u201d Dr. Sabia\u00a0says. \u201cThe real health gains come from sleep, nutrition, movement, stress control, and recovery.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr. Sabia recommends:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Using\u00a0data to guide habits.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tracking\u00a0trends, not daily numbers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prioritizing\u00a0sleep and recovery.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Avoiding\u00a0anxiety-driven monitoring.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cStaying connected with your primary care\u00a0professional\u00a0is key,\u201d Dr. Sabia says. \u201cThey can help you understand what your data means, monitor symptoms or chronic conditions, and guide you toward long-term wellness.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Need help setting\u00a0your\u00a0health goals for the year ahead?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Schedule an appointment with a Cooper University Health Care primary care provider by calling <a href=\"tel:8008266737\">800.8.COOPER<\/a>\u00a0(<a href=\"tel:8008266737\">800.826.6737<\/a>) or visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/\">cooperhealth.org<\/a>.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"espanol\"><\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Accesorios de salud populares: \u00bf\u00datil o exagerada?<\/h2>\n<p>Los dispositivos centrados en la salud fueron algunos de los regalos navide\u00f1os m\u00e1s populares, y muchas personas los est\u00e1n utilizando para alcanzar sus objetivos de bienestar. Desde pulseras de actividad y anillos inteligentes hasta gafas con filtro de luz azul y b\u00e1sculas inteligentes, estas herramientas prometen un mejor descanso, menos estr\u00e9s y un bienestar general.<\/p>\n<p>Consultamos al <a href=\"https:\/\/clinicians.cooperhealth.org\/provider\/michael-sabia\/4211567\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Michael Sabia, MD<\/span><\/a>, jefe de la Divisi\u00f3n de Manejo del Dolor en <span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/\">Cooper University Health Care<\/a><\/span> y autor de <em>The Wellness Formula: Unlocking a Doctor&#8217;s Secrets to Longevity and Optimal Health (2025)<\/em>, para que nos diera su opini\u00f3n sobre c\u00f3mo los pacientes pueden usar estos dispositivos de manera efectiva.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Relojes deportivos y anillos inteligentes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>La tecnolog\u00eda port\u00e1til, como los relojes deportivos y los anillos inteligentes (Apple Watch\u00ae, Fitbit\u00ae o Oura Ring\u00ae), registra m\u00e9tricas como los pasos, la frecuencia card\u00edaca, los niveles de actividad y los patrones de sue\u00f1o. Algunos anillos inteligentes son populares para monitorizar la calidad del sue\u00f1o y la recuperaci\u00f3n, incluyendo indicadores como la frecuencia card\u00edaca en reposo, las tendencias de la temperatura corporal y el movimiento durante la noche.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Lo que muestran los estudios:<\/strong><br \/>\nLos estudios demuestran que el seguimiento de la actividad f\u00edsica mediante dispositivos port\u00e1tiles mejora la actividad f\u00edsica y el control del peso cuando se combina con estrategias de cambio de comportamiento. El sue\u00f1o y la frecuencia card\u00edaca son especialmente \u00fatiles cuando se monitorizan a lo largo del tiempo, en lugar de centrarse en las fluctuaciones diarias.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Consejo de bienestar:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u201cLos dispositivos port\u00e1tiles son herramientas muy \u00fatiles para tomar conciencia de nuestra salud\u201d, afirma la Dra. Sabia. \u201cAyudan a las personas a ver c\u00f3mo el sue\u00f1o, el estr\u00e9s y la actividad afectan a su cuerpo en tiempo real. La clave no es reaccionar emocionalmente a los resultados de un solo d\u00eda, sino utilizar los datos y las tendencias para guiar h\u00e1bitos a largo plazo\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>B\u00e1sculas inteligentes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Las b\u00e1sculas inteligentes utilizan impedancia bioel\u00e9ctrica, una se\u00f1al el\u00e9ctrica r\u00e1pida e indolora que atraviesa la grasa y los m\u00fasculos, lo que permite a la b\u00e1scula estimar la grasa corporal, la masa muscular y el porcentaje de agua en el cuerpo.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>\u00bfQu\u00e9 muestran las b\u00e1sculas?:<\/strong><br \/>\nLa hidrataci\u00f3n, la inflamaci\u00f3n, el ejercicio e incluso el consumo de sal pueden variar las lecturas en varios puntos porcentuales en 24 horas. Estas cifras son aproximaciones, no mediciones de precisi\u00f3n m\u00e9dica.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Consejo de bienestar:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u201cLos datos de las b\u00e1sculas inteligentes son \u00fatiles para hacer un seguimiento de las tendencias a largo plazo, pero no para evaluar el progreso diario, ya que las fluctuaciones diarias son normales\u201d, afirma la Dra. Sabia. \u201cEs mejor centrarse en la composici\u00f3n corporal, no solo en el peso. Preservar la masa muscular mientras se reduce la grasa es un indicador m\u00e1s fiable de longevidad\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Gafas con filtro de luz azul<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Las gafas con filtro de luz azul prometen reducir la fatiga visual y mejorar el sue\u00f1o al bloquear las longitudes de onda azules de las pantallas. Son especialmente populares entre las personas que pasan largas horas frente a la computadora o dispositivos m\u00f3viles.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Lo que hace la luz azul:<\/strong><br \/>\nLa luz azul suprime la melatonina y altera el ritmo circadiano. La exposici\u00f3n a las pantallas por la noche est\u00e1 relacionada con una peor calidad del sue\u00f1o.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Consejo de bienestar:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u201cLa exposici\u00f3n a la luz azul de las pantallas puede contribuir a la fatiga visual, especialmente despu\u00e9s de largas jornadas de trabajo\u201d, afirma la Dra. Sabia. \u201cRecomiendo atenuar el brillo de la pantalla, usar filtros de modo nocturno y evitar las pantallas entre 60 y 90 minutos antes de dormir\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pulseras para el mareo por movimiento<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Las pulseras para el mareo por movimiento aplican presi\u00f3n en el punto de acupresi\u00f3n P6, que se cree que reduce las n\u00e1useas. Se usan com\u00fanmente para viajar, para las n\u00e1useas relacionadas con el embarazo o para la sensibilidad al movimiento.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>\u00bfCu\u00e1les son las pruebas?:<\/strong><br \/>\nExiste evidencia cient\u00edfica limitada sobre la eficacia de las pulseras para el mareo por movimiento. Algunos estudios muestran que estas pulseras pueden ayudar a aliviar las n\u00e1useas, incluso despu\u00e9s de una cirug\u00eda, pero es probable que el efecto placebo juegue un papel importante.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Consejo de bienestar:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u201cLa evidencia es contradictoria, ya que algunas personas sienten un alivio significativo, pero otras no\u201d, dice la Dra. Sabia. \u201cSi ayuda y no causa da\u00f1o, es razonable probarlas; sin embargo, las n\u00e1useas o el mareo persistentes siempre deben ser evaluados por un m\u00e9dico\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Joyas de alerta m\u00e9dica<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Las pulseras y collares de identificaci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica ayudan a los equipos de emergencia a identificar alergias, medicamentos, trastornos convulsivos o afecciones card\u00edacas cuando los pacientes no pueden comunicarse.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Lo que pueden hacer las joyas de alerta:<\/strong><br \/>\nEl tiempo de respuesta ante emergencias mejora cuando los socorristas tienen acceso instant\u00e1neo a los datos m\u00e9dicos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Consejo de bienestar:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u201cEstos dispositivos salvan vidas\u201d, afirma la Dra. Sabia. \u201cLas versiones inteligentes m\u00e1s recientes con detecci\u00f3n de ca\u00eddas y alertas de emergencia ofrecen protecci\u00f3n adicional, especialmente para adultos mayores o pacientes con riesgos m\u00e9dicos\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Joyas antiestr\u00e9s para el TDAH o la ansiedad<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Los anillos antiestr\u00e9s, las pulseras giratorias y las joyas con texturas son cada vez m\u00e1s populares y prometen proporcionar estimulaci\u00f3n t\u00e1ctil para controlar la inquietud, la ansiedad o la dificultad para concentrarse.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Lo que pueden hacer las joyas antiestr\u00e9s:<\/strong><br \/>\nLa estimulaci\u00f3n sensorial puede reducir la ansiedad y mejorar la concentraci\u00f3n, especialmente en personas con TDAH y en entornos de alto estr\u00e9s.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Consejo de bienestar:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u201cLas herramientas antiestr\u00e9s pueden ayudar a regular la estimulaci\u00f3n del sistema nervioso\u201d, afirma la Dra. Sabia. \u201cNo sustituyen la terapia ni la medicaci\u00f3n cuando son necesarias, pero pueden favorecer la concentraci\u00f3n y el control del estr\u00e9s en ciertas situaciones\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Un enfoque inteligente para los accesorios de salud<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cLos accesorios de salud pueden ser herramientas \u00fatiles, pero la tecnolog\u00eda debe apoyar el cambio de comportamiento, no reemplazarlo\u201d, afirma la Dra. Sabia. \u201cLos verdaderos beneficios para la salud provienen del sue\u00f1o, la nutrici\u00f3n, el ejercicio, el control del estr\u00e9s y la recuperaci\u00f3n\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>La Dra. Sabia recomienda:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Utilizar los datos para guiar los h\u00e1bitos.<\/li>\n<li>Hacer un seguimiento de las tendencias, no de las cifras diarias.<\/li>\n<li>Priorizar el sue\u00f1o y la recuperaci\u00f3n.<\/li>\n<li>Evitar el monitoreo impulsado por la ansiedad.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cMantenerse en contacto con su m\u00e9dico de atenci\u00f3n primaria es fundamental\u201d, dice la Dra. Sabia. \u201c\u00c9l o ella puede ayudarle a comprender el significado de sus datos, monitorear los s\u00edntomas o las afecciones cr\u00f3nicas y guiarle hacia un bienestar a largo plazo\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u00bfNecesita ayuda para establecer sus objetivos de salud para el pr\u00f3ximo a\u00f1o?<\/p>\n<p>Programe una cita con un proveedor de atenci\u00f3n primaria de Cooper University Health Care llamando al <span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"tel:8008266737\">800.8.COOPER<\/a>\u00a0(<a href=\"tel:8008266737\">800.826.6737<\/a>)<\/span> o visitando <span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/\">cooperhealth.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Health-focused gadgets were among this year&#8217;s most popular holiday gifts, and many people are using them to support their health goals. 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