Consumer Devices Can Be Used to Assess Brain Health

Technology is changing how physicians think about assessing patients, and in turn, how patients expect to be able to measure their own health. Apps designed for smartphones and wearable devices can provide unique insights into users' brain health. A new study in the journal Nature Medicine has found that widely used consumer-grade digital devices, such as the iPhone and Apple Watch, can be effective in assessing an individual's cognitive health without requiring in-person visits or supervision.