"How Health Trackers Might Derail Your Wellness Journey"

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Eva Wiseman explores how health trackers and wellness technology can exacerbate health anxiety, turning minor or non-existent health issues into major concerns. She discusses the rise of personalized health apps and devices, their impact on mental health, and the illusion of control they offer. Wiseman argues that while these technologies are marketed to alleviate worries, they often create or worsen them, particularly among parents and the "worried well."
Topics:health#health-and-wellness#health-anxiety#hypochondria#parenting-tech#wearable-technology#wellness-industry
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