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Arduino heart rate monitor using Pro Mini PulseSensor and OLED for beginners

In this video I'm building an Arduino Heart Rate Monitor that is housed in a toy handle in the style of the Star Trek Tricoder. The device uses the PulseSensor with an Arduino Pro Mini and an OLED ...

Are Wearable Trackers Accurate? A Doctor Explains The Data On 9 Brands

From the Oura Ring to the Apple Watch to the Google Pixel — here's what the science really says about the accuracy of their health data ...
MUO on MSN

I didn’t realize my Android could measure this — but it’s surprisingly accurate

Discover the unexpected capabilities of your Android phone that could rival a dedicated wearable.
The Economist

What is your maximum heart rate?

Knowing your maximum heart rate can be useful when planning exercise. Workouts in lower “zones”, defined as up to 70% of maximum heart rate, improve aerobic capacity. More intense exercise trains ...
The World from PRX on MSN

Measuring patients’ vital signs virtually in the heart of the Amazon

Seven “medical totems” have been brought to the remote town of Jordão, Acre, in the Brazilian Amazon. They can be translated ...