Smart watches becoming essential for health, fitness
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, March 20 2025: With rapid advancements in science and technology, various innovative machines, equipment, and gadgets that benefit mankind have emerged.

Among these, smart watches have gained immense popularity.

While many people wear them as a fashion accessory, these devices offer much more than just style, particularly by providing a range of health monitoring features that benefit the user.

Smart watches come equipped with a variety of features that go beyond traditional timekeeping.

While different companies may add unique features to their models, the core functions remain largely the same.

Smart watches becoming essential for health, fitness

In addition to basic functions like calling and messaging, these gadgets provide AI-enabled services that offer real-time health monitoring.

By using algorithms and data sets, smart watches provide accurate information on vital signs, offering valuable insights into the wearer's health.

To receive personalised and precise information, users need to input basic details such as date of birth, weight, and height.

One of the primary advantages of smart watches is their ability to monitor various vital signs.

They provide information on activity levels, sleep patterns and duration, and even issue health warnings when anomalies are detected.

These devices also track pulse rate, oxygen saturation levels, body temperature, and the number of steps taken.

Calories burned and other fitness-related information are also recorded, making them highly beneficial for fitness enthusiasts.

This data can further be utilised for accessing telemedicine services, allowing healthcare providers to remotely assess the user's condition.

In recent years, smart watches have become even more advanced, with some models capable of providing information similar to an electrocardiogram (ECG) and detecting symptoms of other health conditions, including Covid-19.Such features make smart watches an indispensable tool for those managing chronic conditions.

They can also be used to set reminders for regular intake of medicines and schedule hospital visits, ensuring that patients undergoing treatment do not miss important medical appointments.

For elderly users, smart watches with fall detection features offer an added layer of safety.

In case of an accidental fall that could result in serious injury, the device automatically alerts a pre-set emergency contact, ensuring prompt assistance.

Similarly, people with diabetes and hypertension can actively monitor their health parameters to effectively manage their conditions.

Athletes and fitness enthusiasts also benefit greatly from smart watches, as these gadgets monitor their training performance and help enhance their overall efficiency.

By tracking key metrics and analysing performance, they allow users to optimise their training routines for better results.

Smart watches have emerged as indispensable gadgets that not only promote better health management but also enhance safety and convenience for people of all age groups.

(This article is published under the 5th Scientific Journalism Program on 'Artificial Intelligence and Its Usage' of the Public Relations and Media Management (PRMM) Cell, Central Agricultural University, Imphal) .