pedometer

Study: Years later, pedometer-based walking interventions remain impactful
By Dave Muoio | 04:27 pm | July 15, 2019
A recent study found fewer health events in the four years following a 12-week behavior change program. 
Study: iPhone’s step tracker is solid, but don’t rely on its distance measurement features
By Dave Muoio | 02:43 pm | December 12, 2018
The smartphone's distance measurement algorithm does not appear to account for the length of an individual's strides, making it difficult to recommend for health applications. 
Study: Smartphone apps count steps more accurately than wearables
By Aditi Pai | 08:59 am | February 11, 2015
Ex-Allscripts CEO launches new mobile health startup for diabetes care
By Jonah Comstock | 12:38 pm | September 10, 2014
Nielsen: More fitness devices purchased in-store than online
By Aditi Pai | 08:06 am | April 10, 2014
Apple patents pedometer, health monitoring headphones, ski tracker
By Aditi Pai | 09:36 am | March 17, 2014
Fitbug launches Orb, its long-awaited $50 tracker
By Jonah Comstock | 08:30 am | October 16, 2013
Polar launches stride-sensing activity tracker for runners
By Jonah Comstock | 02:43 pm | May 30, 2013
Report: 56M sports, fitness monitors to ship in 2017
By Jonah Comstock | 02:19 pm | May 16, 2013
Google Health redesigns, adds mobile app partners
By Brian Dolan | 03:31 pm | September 15, 2010