Background Self-tracking technologies are widely used in people's daily lives and health
care. Academic research on self-tracking and the quantified self has also accumulated …

The high use of social media among youth, coupled with smartphone ownership, has
spawned the production and distribution of photos online. One particular genre of photos …

Background: Wearable activity trackers (WATs) have the potential to improve older adults'
health; yet, many adopters of WATs are not able to use them on a long-term basis. Methods …

Acknowledging the importance of technology in the mental health and wellbeing of
individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic, this paper aims to analyse the uses of mobile …

Contextual information is helpful in building systems that can meet users' needs more
efficiently and practically. Human activity provides a special kind of contextual information …

Modern-day society has moved towards a more sedentary lifestyle. Advances in technology
and changes in habits in our daily lives have led a large part of the population towards a …

The fitness industry is experiencing a new boom characterized by the proliferation of
interactive and customizable technology, from exercise-themed video games to smartphone …

BACKGROUND: Wireless physiological signal monitoring system designing with secured
data communication in the health care system is an important and dynamic process …

Objective Activity trackers are designed to support individuals in monitoring and increasing
their physical activity. The use of activity trackers among individuals diagnosed with …

Background Resting heart rate (HR) and routine physical activity are associated with
cardiorespiratory fitness levels. Commercial smartwatches permit remote HR monitoring and …