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Apple Launches Groundbreaking Health Study: A Holistic Approach to Understanding Human Well-being

Dive into the future of health research with Apple's groundbreaking new study, spanning a wide range of health areas from aging to respiratory health.

9 months ago

Apple Launches Ambitious New Health Study

Apple has announced a new health research program in collaboration with the Brigham and Women's Hospital. This longitudinal, virtual study aims to take a holistic approach to understanding human health by researching various aspects of well-being using data from Apple devices and other sources.

Key Areas of Focus:

Aging
Cardiovascular Health
Circulatory Health
Cognition
Hearing
Menstrual Health
Mental Health
Metabolic Health
Mobility
Neurologic Health
Respiratory Health
Sleep

Objectives:

Predict, Detect, Monitor, and Manage Changes: The study seeks to improve the use of health data to predict, detect, monitor, and manage changes in participants' health.
Explore Connections: It aims to explore connections between different health issues using technology that is widely carried every day.

Participation:

US Residents Only: The study is open exclusively to US residents who can apply through Apple's Research app.

Significance:

Foundation of Health Features: This research builds on previous collaborations and insights, supporting the development of innovative health features like the Vitals app on Apple Watch and Walking Steadiness on iPhone.
Accelerated Understanding: The study is expected to accelerate understanding of both physical and mental health through technology.

The announcement coincides with anticipated launches, including the iPhone SE 4 and news related to the Apple Vision Pro.

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