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07/19/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Claim: WiFi radiation from Fitbits can cause rashes, illnesses, and blood sugar fluctuations

As Americans and people around the world see their health declining, it’s no surprise that more and more individuals are becoming health-conscious. Anytime there is a trend as big as the current focus on health and well-being, there will be enterprises looking to profit from those who are jumping on the bandwagon. One such example […]

12/30/2017 / By Tracey Watson

Fitbit backfire: Woman shares her story of gaining weight with the device, and how she ditched both by “listening to her body” and sharing daily exercise with a friend

If you received a FitBit as a Christmas gift, and you’re super excited because you believe it’s going to help you to lose tons of weight, the story of Fiona Benbow might give you pause. The 39-year-old mom of two actually gained 14 pounds in the month she used the device. That doesn’t mean you […]

01/08/2017 / By David Gutierrez

Fitness trackers could be sending your data to healthcare providers, bumping up your premiums

Fitness trackers like Fitbit pose a major privacy and security risk to users, warns a new report from the Centre for Digital Democracy. Fitness trackers and smart watches, which are sold by companies including Fitbit, Apple, Jawbone, Misfit and Samsung, collect a wide range of personal, physical and health data about users. Companies could sell […]

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