Tag: sleep tracker
In brief: Sleep tracker use, Medicare Advantage complaints, Amazon health assistant
January 28, 2026HME News Staff
DARIEN, Ill. - Nearly half of adults (48%) have used a sleep tracking device, such as a smartwatch or app, to monitor their sleep quality and duration – up from 35% in 2023, according to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
What’s more, the majority of adults (55%) are acting based on what they learn from a sleep tracker and changing their behaviors.
"We're seeing a significant shift in how Americans...
Sleep tracker use nears 50%, AASM survey finds
January 27, 2026HME News Staff
DARIEN, Ill. - Nearly half of adults (48%) have used a sleep tracking device, such as a smartwatch or app, to monitor their sleep quality and duration – up from 35% in 2023, according to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
What’s more, the majority of adults (55%) are acting based on what they learn from a sleep tracker and changing their behaviors.
"We're seeing a significant shift in how Americans...
Dr. Paruthi on thoughtful approach to trackers
December 20, 2023Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine – Using health trackers to monitor sleep has become almost as common as using them to count steps, but they can be limited, especially when it comes to serious problems like obstructive sleep apnea, says Dr. Shalini Paruthi.
“I think we just have to really thoughtfully interpret the data we're getting from these and look for patterns because that can be really helpful,” said Paruthi, a sleep medicine physician and spokesperson for the American Academy...
AASM: Sleep trackers on the rise
November 16, 2023HME News Staff
DARIEN, Ill. – More than one-third of Americans have used an electronic sleep-tracking device, according to a 2023 survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. A majority of those who have tried a sleep tracker found it was helpful (77%) and have changed their behavior because of what they learned (68%). “As sleep trackers continue to grow in popularity, we have seen more people pay attention to their sleep quality, sleep routine and sleep duration,” said Dr. Seema Khosla,...
Amazon ‘tackling sleep head on’
October 3, 2022HME News Staff
SEATTLE – Amazon has introduced Halo Rise, a multi-purpose bedside tracker to help users sleep.
The device uses built-in sensor technology to provide accurate insights and personalized sleep analysis, the company says.
“Quality sleep is an incredibly important factor in our overall health and well-being,” said Melissa Cha, vice president of Amazon Smart Home and Health. “In today’s busy world, getting more and better sleep is one of the areas...