(San Antonio) — One of the more popular Christmas gifts this year was smart watches, which can track things like heart rate and blood pressure.
Experts say they can be very useful to our health, but they could also cause some problems for you as well. Dr. Ildiko Agoston, a cardiologist in the San Antonio area, says you just need to make yourself aware of the limits of the watch.
“The pros of using these devices is it helps monitor certain health conditions such as arrhythmias, irregular heartbeat,” said Dr. Agoston.
She says the watches work, but there are limitations, and some of those may lead to unncessary worry.
“These devices, since they are not medical grade, can create anxiety by picking up data that may not be accurate,” Dr. Agoston.
Dr. Agostone says she worries that they could lead to increased anxiety and unnecessary medical tests. She says the best use of smart watches is for you to use it to encourage you to exercise.