Apps and trackers boost exercise for people with heart disease

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Jun 17, 2026
Jun 17, 2026

Smartphone apps and wearable trackers boost exercise for people with heart disease — A wearable device being used with somebody climbing stairs. (American Heart Association via SWNS)
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A wearable device being used with somebody climbing stairs. (American Heart Association via SWNS)
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By Stephen Beech

Smartphone apps and wearable trackers help boost exercise levels for people with heart disease, according to new research.

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Smartphone apps and wearable trackers boost exercise for people with heart disease — A wearable device being used on stairs. (American Heart Association via SWNS)

A wearable device being used on stairs. (American Heart Association via SWNS)

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