Actimetry Sensor (IMAGE)

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Actimetry Sensor

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Using a wristwatch-like device, researchers detected fluctuations in the daily motor activity of older adults that could predict increased risk of deteriorated quality of life or death years later.

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Peng Li/Brigham and Women's Hospital

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