Fitness Trackers Keep Cancer Survivors on the Move

A new study shows that activity trackers such as pedometers and smartphone apps are linked to improved step counts and exercise engagement for cancer survivors. The devices have the appeal of being convenient, home-based, and unsupervised, and they may help with accuracy of exercise logs and in some cases can serve as a communications tool for healthcare teams.
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Source Type: news