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Blood Pressure

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Importance: Vital for diagnosing hypertension. Wearable Devices: Blood pressure smartwatches, smart armbands.

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Galvanic Skin Response (GSR)

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Importance: Indicates emotional states and stress. Wearable Devices: Stress-detection wearables, some fitness trackers with GSR sensors.

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Body Fat Percentage

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Importance: Helps in weight management and assessing health risk. Wearable Devices: Smart scales, fitness wearables with bioelectrical impedance analysis.

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Muscle Activity

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Importance: Useful for athletes to monitor training and performance. Wearable Devices: Electromyography (EMG) sensors integrated into workout clothing.

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Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

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Importance: Diagnoses heart rhythm abnormalities. Wearable Devices: Smartwatches with ECG functionality, ECG chest straps.

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UV Exposure

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Importance: Helps in monitoring and preventing skin damage. Wearable Devices: UV index tracking devices, smartwatches with UV sensors.

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Skin Temperature

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Importance: Can indicate fever or illness. Wearable Devices: Smart rings, health-tracking wearables with thermometers.

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Blood Oxygen Saturation (SpO2)

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Importance: Measures oxygen levels in blood, crucial for lung health. Wearable Devices: Smartwatches, fitness trackers with SpO2 sensors.

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Physical Activity (Steps)

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Importance: Tracks movement to encourage a healthy lifestyle. Wearable Devices: Almost all fitness trackers and smartwatches.

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Respiratory Rate

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Importance: Indicates breathing rate, can detect respiratory issues. Wearable Devices: Advanced smartwatches, respiratory monitoring bands.

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Hydration Level

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Importance: Crucial for maintaining overall health. Wearable Devices: Wearables with sensors that estimate fluid volume changes.

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Heart Rate

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Importance: Essential for monitoring cardiovascular health. Wearable Devices: Smartwatches, fitness bands, and chest straps.

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Electrodermal Activity (EDA)

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Importance: Reflects sweat gland activity, related to stress. Wearable Devices: Specialized wristbands and smartwatches with EDA sensors.

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Sleep Quality

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Importance: Essential for monitoring rest and recovery. Wearable Devices: Smartwatches, fitness bands with sleep tracking capabilities.

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Glucose Monitoring

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Importance: Essential for diabetes management. Wearable Devices: Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) worn on the body.

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