Garmin Fenix 6 Pro is great. I also have the Garmin chest strap. They are consistently churning out new system updates. Garmin is the best IMO with regard to tracking physical activities. I can't speak to how it compares to sleep tracking and every day data, but it works well for me.

I just went through this whole search and finally bought an Apple Watch 8 and am very happy with it. I’ve augmented sleep tracking with a pro subscription to sleep cycle app too.

It sounds like you want the same things I was looking for.

I considered, whoop, oura, Apple Watch mainly, garmin a little too.

It’s important to note the subscription costs are high with Whoop, versus a one time purchase with an Apple Watch could last you about 7 years worth of software support with Apple, plus it integrates nicely with iPhone and AirPods and many health apps. It’s also great during workouts to see BPM and other info on a screen. Oura and whoop don’t have that on screen as they don’t have screens.

Whoop you’re really paying for the analytics side, the hardware isn’t much. That was just too expensive for me.

Oura is good for sleep, but the quant scientist has Apple Watches as more accurate. So figured just augment the lacking sleep analytics/tagging in the watch with an app.

I’d also recommend a cheap $30 smart scale from Amazon to track weight and BF%. Plus maybe a $60ish blood pressure machine (I use OMRON). These both have apps that auto feed data into apple Health. So I like the completely picture in one place.

The Quantified Scientist on YouTube has some awesome videos on wearables. Check out this recent video:

Best Smartwatches & Health Trackers in 2023: Scientific Recommendations

Over the chest HRMs are more accurate but Apple watches are pretty precise (meaning they will be off by a consistent amount. I have a garmain hrm that was like 60$ or so.

I've used the Whoop for two years and like it a lot. It made me quit drinking almost immediately.

Best scientific research:

1. Wearable trackers consistently increased daily physical activity (~1,800 steps/day) and contributed to modest reductions in weight and improvements in blood pressure. Proven behavior-change tools for increasing movement and lowering risk factors. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landig/article/PIIS2589-75002200111-X/fulltext

2. Wearables improve physical activity, sleep duration, and sleep quality in both healthy and clinical populations. Consumer wearables have real-world health effects, especially with personalized feedback. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7407266/

3. Seniors using trackers became significantly more active and retained use over time. Demonstrates age-inclusive benefits of tracking for longevity. https://mhealth.jmir.org/2019/4/e9832/

I use both. I find myself using the ScanWatch 2 much more. Any of the “additional” health features that a wearable device can offer, should be replaced by actual medical devices for accuracy of the data: for example, pulse oximeter for blood oxygen levels, blood pressure monitor for blood pressure and pulse, etc. As a fellow ADHD woman, I intentionally got ScanWatch 2 because it’s the less overwhelming option. The only hybrid/smart watch on the market that works with traditional watch bands too. You can easily find really nice watch straps without paying for anything proprietary. The battery lasts MUCH LONGER than an Apple Watch which is huge for ADHD.

Buy a cheap pedometer and a thermometer, maybe a Tamogotchi for the bored/anxious moments. Don't let yourself be shackled to a wrist lifestyle medical device. Especially right now while you're figuring out how you operate. It will just add variables that will lead to more frustration.

I say lifestyle medical devices because all these consumer devices have a use, but they're geared towards stressing you out with constant user interaction.

“Reliable HR”

-Apple Watch 10 or 9, all the way down without a doubt instead of a ScanWatch

I don't think any device should tell you when to take a break. But if you really want a watch? Get an apple watch. You will need some third party apps for all the stats you seek. Apple data is very limited

hi there,

Short answer Withings.

Long answer:

You should factor your personal preferences in the mix and let me give you some examples:

- if you are the person who forgets things at home, you will be forgetting your apple watch, as you need to take it often off to recharge
- if you are the person who hates recharging things, you know the answer
- do you need tracking at night? If you sleep with a partner, a watch is not very convenient, so you could be looking at other solutions.

Both health detections have their limits, despite being certified. Given your ADHD - Depression diagnosis, I would go for the Withings, as it is low maintenance and non intrusive at all and is very classy in so many settings. It has a very easy menu to use without ever bothering to check your phone (including short meditation - nice for your condition). Too many data and too many apps will overwhelm you.

Both options will do a very good and accurate tracking.

Other options to consider:

1. I don't know your heart issues. But if you are looking for regular management of ECGs, KardiaMobile by AliveCor is phenomenal. If you care about your blood pressure, Aktiia is the way. The best continuous monitoring is done by

2. If you really care for night monitoring, then Withings has a nice night device.

I have an Oura ring, which is mostly decent. My biggest issue with it is that the battery life is crap, and despite the app itself knowing when I go to sleep and how much battery is left, it cannot manage to tell me to charge the ring BEFORE I go to bed, so at least once a week it runs out overnight and then it gives you zero sleep data, readiness score, etc. (I know I could like, set myself a reminder to check the battery level in the evening, but frankly, for something this expensive, I shouldn't have to). I used a Garmin watch for a while which was a lot better IMHO in terms of battery life and the body battery score, unfortunately I'm allergic to something in the band so I had to stop wearing it.

I use an Oura ring. I don’t need any extra notifications.

I have an Oura Ring and Apple Watch. I mainly use the Oura Ring for improving sleep habits and monitoring my recovery levels (kinda a makeshift PEM tracking). I also use it for predicting my period in perimenopause because my periods are all over the place now.

I use the Apple Watch for monitoring my heart rate and staying under my anaerobic threshold, for doing an ECG once in a while, for walkie-talkie-ing my husband for assistance, and for a lot of other non-health things.

Not a device and may not be of interest to you but I’ve been having interesting data from the Visible app (free version).

You enter your data every evening ranking your level of activity and symptoms that day. Then in the morning while still in bed you enter your sleep rating and use the phones camera to check your heart rate.

It gives you an estimate of your energy levels for the day ahead. It gets more accurate the more data it has from you but it’s a pretty good indicator of when I need to slow down.

It’s designed to get you to slow down when you’re in danger of overdoing it. As someone with mild-ish CFS and a part time job it helps to have a nudge to slow down.

If she has an iPhone, and does not mind charging daily, Apple Phone has some of the most accurate sensors and is geared more toward daily life users.

Amazfit bip 6. Or Fitbit charge 6. Fitbit has much better sleep tracking than amazfit. Both brands get around a week of battery life.

If you go farm n, the vivo active 6 or Venu 3 are their general fitness watches. Their other watches are geared to sports enthusiasts.

I just recently switched from fitbit to garmin vivioactive. I really like it.

I’ve had really good luck with my Apple Watch plus the TachyMon app. TachyMon was designed for people with POTS. You can set custom heart rate ranges depending on your norms/what level triggers symptoms for you. I just use the free version and it’s been very helpful, because I don’t always feel it when my heart rate spikes until it’s too late.

I've just started on Visible with the arm band as someone with suspected hEDS, POTS and MCAS and feel it's a good investment so far. I've been battling with doctors for 5 years now to get a diagnosis, so I've taken this up as a way of providing empirical evidence of my fluctuating capacity from day to day.

The new version of the band last 5 whole days without recharging & is waterproof, and you can label your levels of exertion to tailor your day in a way that works for you. I'm looking forward to identifying my main triggers with more accuracy, and pacing my week ahead of time to avoid burnout.

Will report back after a few months! I used someone's referral to get £15 off, if you'd like the same here's the code: https://join.makevisible.com/737b409fc3d435

I have the visible armband and a pixel watch running Fitbit and I feel like they do a good job together (although my watch sometimes 'praises' me for over exerting which I don't like). The visible app in particular is great, very accurate HR readings and really helps with pacing/monitoring trends over time

I just have a simple pulse ox and a BP cuff. That's all I've needed, but I also need a new refrigerator and stove, so I'm not putting out for a watch.

Apple Watch Series 4 or 5, no question

Kardia makes two pocketable ECGs, including the first mobile 6 lead ecg (Apple watch and the other kardia are one leads)

It's a cheaper option at $150, but the Apple watch also works well and is convenient, but doctors didn't take the one lead ecg serious in experience, I guess not enough info. The 6 lead should give you a more detailed view of you'll be using it to collect data to show to your doctor's, but if you just want one for piece of mind either will be good. Feel better dude

Apple watch or Samsung Active 2 if you have an Android

Apple Watch

I‘d go with Black Sabbath on a MP3 player

For me, my main focus was on ease of use. My dad was not a tech savvy person, so it had to be easy to navigate the controls, easy to charge, etc.

I originally bought a device called a Lutiband but was not at all impressed with how it worked. This was about a year ago or longer, so maybe it’s improved but I never had enough confidence in it to actually give it to my dad and ended up returning it just a few days after receiving it.

Eventually I opted for an Apple Watch with cellular data and it worked fine, when my dad would actually wear it. As his health got worse and he began falling more he wouldn’t wear it because he didn’t want me to know how bad things were getting. He relied on my mom and the kindness of his neighbors to help him when he would fall and was unable to get up on his own. I could get him to put it on when I was around but once I left it would end up in a drawer.

In the end, the biggest obstacle was his refusal to wear it consistently and in hindsight there was no product that was going to overcome that hurdle for me. Now that he’s gone I’m not even going to bother trying to get my mom to use it for that same reason. I hope you have some better luck with your parents on that front than I did with mine because I really think there’s some great potential with the technology.

Look for something that doesn't rely on wearable (although they are great if they are used). Also, something that has a long battery life, so re-charging doesn't become an issue. Its got to be as passive as possible. Make sure you can check for hydration, and watch out for UTIs (Urinary tract infections) (Hydration will help agin).

I bought my mom an Apple Watch for the fall detection and health monitoring. She never wore it consistently tho.

I've just started on Visible with the arm band as someone with suspected hEDS, POTS and MCAS and feel it's a good investment so far. I've been battling with doctors for 5 years now to get a diagnosis, so I've taken this up as a way of providing empirical evidence of my fluctuating capacity from day to day. 

The new version of the band last 5 whole days without recharging & is waterproof, and you can label your levels of exertion to tailor your day in a way that works for you. I'm looking forward to identifying my main triggers with more accuracy, and pacing my week ahead of time to avoid burnout. 

Will report back after a few months! I used someone's referral to get £15 off, if you'd like the same here's the code: https://join.makevisible.com/737b409fc3d435

The Visible armband and app.

I’m thinking to try a vibration plate soon too, as I found lymphatic drainage with a big brush to ease my fatigue, at least for a while.

Oh no, hope that you’ll get more energy soon

Shakti mat, it’s an acupressure mat you lay on. I find it helps me sleep if I use it before bed as long as I don’t fall asleep on it!

I also use visible strap and app which is integral for keeping in my energy envelope.