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The Health Tech Industry Has a Honesty Problem

We've reviewed the evidence on 50+ wearables and health devices. Some work. Many don't. Here's what matters.

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Just Because a Device Measures Something Doesn't Mean That Measurement Matters

The global wearables market is worth over £50 billion. Everyone's wearing something - a smartwatch, a ring, a patch. The question is: does it improve your health?

Some health tech has strong clinical evidence. Home blood pressure monitors improve cardiovascular outcomes. Pulse oximeters save lives in people with respiratory conditions.

But for every validated medical device, there are a dozen gadgets promising to 'optimise your health' based on metrics that don't predict anything meaningful.

We've applied the same evidence-based approach we use for supplements and medications. Every device on this page has been reviewed against clinical research.

How it works at LoveMyLife

We categorise wearables into three groups based on clinical evidence and real-world impact.

1

Green light

Strong clinical evidence. Improves outcomes or detects real problems.

2

Yellow light

Some evidence. Useful if used correctly, but easy to waste money on.

3

Red light

No meaningful evidence. Expensive gadgets that don't drive health decisions.

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Reviewed Wearables & Health Devices

We’ve reviewed the clinical evidence for the most popular devices. Here's what works and what doesn't.

Home Blood Pressure Monitor (Omron, Withings): Validated to international standards. Essential if you have hypertension. Home readings are more accurate than clinic readings.

Portable ECG (AliveCor KardiaMobile): 98.5% sensitivity for atrial fibrillation detection in high-risk populations. Excellent for targeted screening.

Pulse Oximeter (FDA-cleared fingertip devices): Validated within 2-3% of arterial measurements. Essential for people with respiratory conditions.

Meditation Apps (Headspace, Calm): RCT evidence for stress reduction and improved sleep. Most effective when used consistently.

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Cardiovascular Risk Screening

If hypertension runs in your family, a validated home BP monitor combined with risk assessment is smart.

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Sleep Optimisation

Real sleep science involves more than wearable tracking. We help you rebuild healthy sleep architecture.

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Habit Change & Accountability

Wearables work best when paired with behaviour change support and medical guidance.

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