Device of the month: Smart ring
- Reviewed by Christopher P. Cannon, MD, Editor in Chief, Harvard Heart Letter; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing
Smart rings — the latest category of wearable devices — can do many of the same things a smart watch can, including monitoring your heart rate, measuring your blood oxygen level, and tracking your activity and sleep patterns.
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About the Author
Julie Corliss, Executive Editor, Harvard Heart Letter
About the Reviewer
Christopher P. Cannon, MD, Editor in Chief, Harvard Heart Letter; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing
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