March 15, 2024
Read the new edition of Garmin Health Research Glimpse. This is a journey into the realm of health and clinical research, focusing on an essential yet often overlooked aspect of human health: sleep. Delving into the importance of sleep research, we explore how Garmin is at the forefront, providing valuable insight into a variety of studies aimed at uncovering the mysteries of sleep and its impact on our health. I’m going to find out what’s going on. Investigating the impact of social media detox on teenagers’ sleep, a comprehensive study of college students’ sleep behavior during the semester using Garmin smartwatches, the negative effects of esports on sleep duration and stress levels, consumer capabilities, and more To do. Devices such as Garmin vívosmart® A series that reproduces the results of medical device sleep actigraphy (analyzing sleep movements through wearables to obtain objective data about sleep patterns).
Why sleep is important:
Sleep, a fundamental pillar of health, plays an important role in your physical, mental, and emotional health. Research shows that adequate, high-quality sleep is associated with improved cognitive function, emotional resilience, and overall health. As we delve into the complex landscape of sleep research, we discover that understanding sleep patterns is not only key to improving daily performance, but also has the potential to uncover solutions to a myriad of health challenges. What is hidden will be revealed.
How Garmin considers:
Garmin continues to be passionate about health research. Garmin Health Connected Ecosystem It serves as an important asset for advancing scientific exploration. By combining data collected through Garmin smartwatches and fitness trackers with powerful features, Garmin Health SDK And that garmin connect™ developer program, which facilitates comprehensive monitoring of various health indicators.From tracking sleep patterns to assessing stress levels and heart rate1Garmin devices provide researchers with a wealth of information, contributing to a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between sleep and overall health.
The impact of a social media detox on teenagers’ sleep
the study:
This teen-focused intervention study was conducted with a national cohort of teenage girls to explore the effects of social media detox. Teenage girls completed a full or partial 4-day detox of all social media platforms in 12 days: 4 days before intervention, 4 days after intervention (detox), and 4 days after intervention . During this period, the teenage girls wore Garmin fitness trackers and provided self-reported measurements to get a comprehensive picture of their social media detox experience.
How Garmin considers:
Participants wore Garmin vívosmart® 4 Use the fitness tracker for 12 days to collect (1) stress, (2) sleep quality and quantity, and (3) heart rate variability. Data from a Garmin fitness tracker was used to analyze averages and changes across participants’ detox experience, specifically comparing heart rate/stress/sleep during detox to pre- and post-intervention periods.
result:
In this study, both quantitative and qualitative data revealed diverse effects across participants, revealing a complex relationship between reduced social media usage and its impact on individuals. became. Of note, participants showed diverse changes in heart rate, sleep patterns, and stress levels after the intervention, and variability was observed in both the magnitude and direction of these effects. Although the majority had increased sleep duration during the detox period, a significant subgroup showed decreased sleep, suggesting a subtle interaction between social media participation and adolescent well-being. Ta. These findings highlight the need for a personalized approach in understanding individuals’ diverse experiences when managing social media use to improve well-being.
Additional resources:
Connected Learning Alliance Blog
PhysioQ articles
spectrum news
doctor department
Social Media Wellbeing Experiment – Labfront
Garmin Fitness Tracker enables a low-cost alternative for sleep tracking studies
the study:
This study evaluated whether the Garmin vívosmart 4, an affordable consumer fitness tracker, can reproduce sleep actigraphy results traditionally obtained from medical devices such as the Actiwatch 2 and Motionlogger. Sleep actigraphy provides an objective assessment of sleep patterns by monitoring movements during sleep and wakefulness using wearable devices, facilitating the study of sleep behavior and dynamics.
How Garmin considers:
of Companion SDK The research team can now extract raw accelerometer data from vívosmart fitness trackers and analyze this data in two different ways for sleep patterns. This analysis was then used and compared to the medical device’s results to see how accurate it was at detecting when someone was asleep or awake.
result:
The sleep/wake classification obtained from the vívosmart 4 closely matched that obtained from the medical device, demonstrating that consumer fitness trackers can provide sleep actigraphy data comparable to medical devices. Labfront platform and Actigraphy features enhanced by Garmin with affordable devices such as vivosmart.® As shown in Figure 5, researchers now have a low-cost method to collect robust sleep actigraphy data.
Additional resources:
Replicating motion logger results using a Garmin smartwatch | LabFront
Reproducing Actiwatch results on Garmin smartwatches | LabFront
Get Actigraphy sleep reports using Garmin wearable devices and the Labfront app | medRxiv
TUM Student Sleep Monitoring – Sleep in college students: Does it change throughout the semester?
the study:
This pilot project will collect data from undergraduate and graduate students to better understand student sleep behaviors and gain more insight into daily changes and long-term trends throughout the semester. . The goal is to obtain data from her 50 students.
How Garmin considers:
During this 18-week study, participants’ Garmin smartwatches (e.g., Venu)® 3, vívoactive 5 or Forerunner® 265 is used to prospectively record sleep quantity and quality. Additional objective information such as stress levels, students’ daily steps, and women’s menstrual cycles are measured to help provide a complete picture of students’ sleep behaviors and related factors.
the goal:
The team at the Technical University of Munich hopes to use the data they collect to identify when university students are particularly prone to problematic sleep. This information is critical in developing appropriate interventions to promote healthy sleep among students within universities.
Effects of esports on sleep and stress
the study:
The study, conducted at the German Federal University of Munich, investigates the rising trend of esports, focusing on its impact on sleep and stress levels. Recognizing that there are comparable psychophysiological demands between esports and traditional sports, such as cognitive flexibility, decision-making under pressure, quick reaction times, and high hand-eye coordination, this study Aims to understand the impact of gaming on sleep and stress.
How Garmin considers:
garmin phoenix® Participants completed both gaming and non-gaming sessions over two consecutive nights, which were used to assess individual sleep and stress parameters.
result:
Gaming has been proven to significantly reduce sleep time and lead to significant stress accumulation. As a result, from a health perspective, the need for tailored sleep interventions and stress coping strategies for both professional and recreational esports athletes is further highlighted. With the help of Garmin smartwatches, insights into sleep patterns and stress levels can help esports enthusiasts better understand and address the impact gaming has on their health, helping them sleep better and reduce stress. You will be able to develop personalized strategies to manage effectively.
Additional resources:
How esports affects sleep and stress | The Age of Sports Psychology (hogrefe.com)
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