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Apple Health App: What It Can and Can't Do
By Rachael Rettner published
Apple's new Health app is now up and running on the latest version of iOS8, but what exactly can this app do for you?

Why the Apple Watch Doesn't Mean 'Death' for Fitness Trackers
By Rachael Rettner published
The Apple Watch enters fitness-tracker territory by offering ways to monitor daily exercise and heart rate, but the device doesn't necessarily mean the end of trackers like Fitbit.

Smart Health: Apple Watch Wants to Get You Moving
By Rachael Rettner published
Apple's new smartwatch, Apple Watch, aims to get people to move more by tracking their daily exercise as well as sitting time, according to an announcement from the company today (Sept. 9).

Fitbit Won't Hold a Charge: Here's What to Do
By Rachael Rettner published
Some Fitbit Flex users have experienced problems with their device holding a charge after a few months of use. Here's what to do if that happens.

Withings Smart Body Analyzer Review
By Rachael Rettner published
The Withings Smart Body Analyzer is a smart scale that not only measures weight, but also calculates your body mass index (BMI) and fat mass, and registers heart rate and indoor air quality.

Should You Trust Health Apps on Your Phone?
By Bahar Gholipour published
Only a small fraction of the smartphone health apps that are out there have been reviewed by FDA.

Withings Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor Review
By Rachael Rettner published
The Withings Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor is a device for people who want to measure their blood pressure at home, and keep track of their readings over time.

Fantasy Fitness Tracker: 8 Absolutely Must-Have Features
By Rachael Rettner published
What if we could take the best features of the most popular fitness trackers, and put them together, to make a "fantasy" tracker? Here are the top features we would include.
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