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Smartwatches Track Health Around the Clock, but Doctors Say Constant Monitoring May Increase Anxiety Over Normal Body Changes

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July 8, 2026

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Smartwatches can help detect health issues, but doctors warn constant monitoring may increase anxiety over normal body changes and wellness data.

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CNET

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· Jun 26, 2026

This Is Why Your Smartwatch Is Giving You Anxiety, and What You Can Do About It

I struggle to wear a smartwatch because of the anxiety it causes. To find out why and what can be done about it, I reached out to doctors and other experts.

Hello Magazine

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· Jul 9, 2026

Can a Full-Body MRI Really Ease Health Anxiety? I Put One to the Test

I'm a lifelong hypochondriac. Would a £1,299 full-body scan finally cure my health anxiety - or simply give me something new to worry about?

QuintDaily

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· Jul 9, 2026

Signs That Anxiety is Starting to Disrupt Daily Life

Experience of anxiety is normal to stress, uncertainty and/or perceived threat. When people are about to attend an important meeting, or a big change in their life, they are on their nerves. Or when they are bored, stressed out or are in need of personal attention. Even a little anxiety can be helpful to get [] The post Signs That Anxiety is Starting to Disrupt Daily Life appeared first on QuintDaily.

mindbodygreen

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· Jun 23, 2026

This Habit May Be Linked To A 44% Lower Heart Attack Risk In Women

A massive study uncovered an overlooked heart health risk in women.

The News Letter

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· Jul 1, 2026

Eight in 10 Brits are now actively tracking their health

Eight in 10 Brits are now actively tracking their health – from what they eat to how well they sleep and their heart rate.

BOL News

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· Jun 24, 2026

Qingyun H3550: Huawei targets businesses with new smartwatch

New smartwatch offers health tracking, branding customization, and enterprise data tools. The post Qingyun H3550: Huawei targets businesses with new smartwatch appeared first on BOL News.

BERNAMA

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· Jul 10, 2026

World : Prophet's Mosque Imam Warns Against Screen Addiction, Urges Balanced Recreation

MADINAH, July 10 (Bernama-SPA) -- Imam of Prophet’s Mosque Sheikh Abdulbari Al-Thubaiti has warned against excessive screen time, saying digital addiction can lead to mental distraction, emotional emptiness and weakened family ties.

Precision Nutrition

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· Jan 21, 2025

How to use fitness trackers to enhance performance and wellbeing—without losing touch with yourself

Rule 1: Check in with yourself before you check in with the data. The post How to use fitness trackers to enhance performance and wellbeing—without losing touch with yourself appeared first on Precision Nutrition.

Digital Trends

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· Jul 7, 2026

Carely’s new wearable watches over aging parents so you don’t have to

A screenless wearable called Carely tracks vital signs and daily routines to alert families before a health issue turns into an emergency.

Global News

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· Jun 29, 2026

July 4 — Heart Fit Clinic

Heart Fit Clinic on Talk to the Experts at 11 a.m. on QR Calgary. There’s never a wrong time to check in on your heart health. That burning feeling after spicy wings? It could be more than acid reflux. Studies suggest it may be linked to underlying cardiovascular risks, such as irregular heart rhythms, plaque...

TechRepublic

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· Jun 22, 2026

Huawei Watch Blood Sugar Tracking: Timeline, Diabetes Risk Alerts & What Works Today

Huawei’s blood sugar tracking timeline shows how its watches moved from blood pressure monitoring to diabetes risk alerts, but not true glucose readings. The post Huawei Watch Blood Sugar Tracking: Timeline, Diabetes Risk Alerts What Works Today appeared first on TechRepublic.

NaturalNews.com

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· Jul 11, 2026

Study Links Combined Oral Contraceptives to Increased Emotional Eating

(NaturalNews) Women taking combined oral contraceptives reported higher levels of emotional eating during the active pill phase compared with the inactive phase, ac...

ArcaMax

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· Jun 23, 2026

Mayo Clinic Q&A: Block some time out for health screenings

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Since I turned 40, my clinic has been sending me a slew of reminders about men's health screenings. Are they really necessary? ANSWER: Yes! Blocking out some time for these important health screenings is one of the most ...

FOX News Health

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· Jun 30, 2026

Scientists discover possible link between 9/11 and accelerated aging

Researchers found that World Trade Center responders with PTSD showed molecular changes associated with faster biological aging and an increased risk of chronic illness.

CBC News

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· Jun 21, 2026

Cross Country Checkup: How does the debate around MAiD for mental illness affect you?

A federal committee says Canada should 'indefinitely' pause MAiD for mental health. How does this affect you?

Men's Health

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· Jul 5, 2026

These Docs Are Making Old Cells Young Again—And They’re Testing It In Real People This Time

Could this work to prevent blindness and eventually turn back the clock in other organs too?

India Today

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· Jun 27, 2026

Health 360: Does intense workout in gym trigger heart attacks? Devi Shetty explains

Health 360: Does intense workout in gym trigger heart attacks? Devi Shetty explains

The Standard

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· Jul 4, 2026

Elderly tenants fear for future as London charity raises their rents by 180%

They say their mental and physical health is suffering due to the stress

BBC News - Business

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· Jul 10, 2026

EU threatens Meta with fines over 'addictive' Facebook and Instagram

Regulators say features such as infinite scroll contribute to compulsive use and unhealthy habits.

Gizmodo

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· Jul 2, 2026

You Gotta Get Up to Get Your Cancer Risk Down, New Study Finds

New research suggests prolonged periods of sedentary behavior are uniquely harmful to our health.

iPhone in Canada

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· Jul 3, 2026

Google Design Director Calls the New Fitbit Air a Total Win

Google's Jonah Becker has revealed that the massive early success of the screenless Fitbit Air proves consumers are suffering from display fatigue. The post Google Design Director Calls the New Fitbit Air a Total Win first appeared on iPhone in Canada.

Medical Daily

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· Jul 9, 2026

Feeling More Anxious Than Ever? Your Doomscrolling Habit May Be Playing a Bigger Role Than You Think

Doomscrolling may be doing more than wasting time. Experts explain how excessive negative news consumption can affect anxiety, sleep, attention, and mental health.

Inc.com

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· Jun 29, 2026

Want Better Brain Health as You Age? A Surprising New Japanese Study Says Start This 1 Habit, and Never Stop

Good news: It’s never too late.

Irish Tech News

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· Jun 29, 2026

Your Fitness App Thinks You’re Doing Great

I have trained nearly every day of my adult life. Tracked macros before tracking macros had an app. Watched what I ate when the people around me were eating whatever they wanted and calling it living. My wife and I do yoga together every day. I train weights on top of that; not as a []

The i Paper

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· Jul 10, 2026

I’m England’s chief doctor, here’s how to keep fit

The UK's physical activity guidelines have been updated for the first time in seven years

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 5, 2026

Doctors warn against private Alzheimer’s blood tests for healthy people

Doctors warn against private Alzheimer’s blood tests for healthy people

Liberty Nation

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· Jul 4, 2026

High on Health: Chronic Fatigue Is Becoming a Major Health Problem

The disease is linked to more than a state of mind.

UrduPoint

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· Jun 21, 2026

Psychiatrist warns excessive screen use may trigger autism-like symptoms, urges strong parental control

Psychiatrist warns excessive screen use may trigger autism-like symptoms, urges strong parental control

People.com

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· Jul 3, 2026

Sitting or Reclining for More Than 30 Minutes at a Time Every Day May Increase Cancer Risk, New Study Finds

Breaking up periods of sedentary behavior with light physical activity — such as walking or household chores — can reduce the risk

The New European

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· Jun 23, 2026

Please stop asking me when I’m going to get married and have a baby

Women in their late 20s are told we have all the time in the world while, simultaneously, doctors and family members are tapping their watches

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Related coverage for "Smartwatches Track Health Around the Clock, but Doctors Say Constant Monitoring May Increase Anxiety Over Normal Body Changes": CNET — This Is Why Your Smartwatch Is Giving You Anxiety, and What You Can Do About It. Hello Magazine — Can a Full-Body MRI Really Ease Health Anxiety? I Put One to the Test. QuintDaily — Signs That Anxiety is Starting to Disrupt Daily Life. mindbodygreen — This Habit May Be Linked To A 44% Lower Heart Attack Risk In Women. The News Letter — Eight in 10 Brits are now actively tracking their health. BOL News — Qingyun H3550: Huawei targets businesses with new smartwatch. BERNAMA — World : Prophet's Mosque Imam Warns Against Screen Addiction, Urges Balanced Recreation. Precision Nutrition — How to use fitness trackers to enhance performance and wellbeing—without losing touch with yourself. Digital Trends — Carely’s new wearable watches over aging parents so you don’t have to. Global News — July 4 — Heart Fit Clinic. TechRepublic — Huawei Watch Blood Sugar Tracking: Timeline, Diabetes Risk Alerts & What Works Today. NaturalNews.com — Study Links Combined Oral Contraceptives to Increased Emotional Eating. ArcaMax — Mayo Clinic Q&A: Block some time out for health screenings. FOX News Health — Scientists discover possible link between 9/11 and accelerated aging. CBC News — Cross Country Checkup: How does the debate around MAiD for mental illness affect you?. Men's Health — These Docs Are Making Old Cells Young Again—And They’re Testing It In Real People This Time. India Today — Health 360: Does intense workout in gym trigger heart attacks? Devi Shetty explains. The Standard — Elderly tenants fear for future as London charity raises their rents by 180%. BBC News - Business — EU threatens Meta with fines over 'addictive' Facebook and Instagram. Gizmodo — You Gotta Get Up to Get Your Cancer Risk Down, New Study Finds. iPhone in Canada — Google Design Director Calls the New Fitbit Air a Total Win. Medical Daily — Feeling More Anxious Than Ever? Your Doomscrolling Habit May Be Playing a Bigger Role Than You Think. Inc.com — Want Better Brain Health as You Age? A Surprising New Japanese Study Says Start This 1 Habit, and Never Stop. Irish Tech News — Your Fitness App Thinks You’re Doing Great. The i Paper — I’m England’s chief doctor, here’s how to keep fit. Sweden Herald — Doctors warn against private Alzheimer’s blood tests for healthy people. Liberty Nation — High on Health: Chronic Fatigue Is Becoming a Major Health Problem. UrduPoint — Psychiatrist warns excessive screen use may trigger autism-like symptoms, urges strong parental control. People.com — Sitting or Reclining for More Than 30 Minutes at a Time Every Day May Increase Cancer Risk, New Study Finds . The New European — Please stop asking me when I’m going to get married and have a baby