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"Over 90% of apps exploit user data beyond app functionality” Surfshark ranked a load of fitness apps like Strava, Fitbit and Apple Fitness based on how much data they collect — here's how to protect your privacy
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technology1d ago

"Over 90% of apps exploit user data beyond app functionality” Surfshark ranked a load of fitness apps like Strava, Fitbit and Apple Fitness based on how much data they collect — here's how to protect your privacy

https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/fitness-apps/fitbit-strava-and-nike-training-club-are-the-most-data-hungry-fitness-apps-according-to-a-new-report-here-are-4-ways-to-protect-your-privacy
Techradar.com
  • Surfshark's analysis ranks Fitbit, Strava, and Nike Training Club as the most data-hungry fitness apps.
  • The report suggests some data is collected beyond what is needed for app functionality.
  • The study highlights that some apps share data for tracking with third parties.
  • Fitness apps can collect sensitive data such as health, biometric, or fertility information.
  • The report urges users to review app permissions and consider separate accounts.
  • The piece notes Fitbit’s data practices relate to its Google-backed ownership and privacy concerns.
  • Strava’s privacy issues have included exposing military bases via heatmaps.
  • Nike Training Club collects a notable amount of data, including sensitive information.
  • Centr is described as the least invasive among the evaluated apps.
  • Surfshark notes the importance of privacy protections amid the interconnected app ecosystem.
  • The article provides five privacy tips, including limiting permissions and enabling multi-factor authentication.
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Using Digital Multidomain Lifestyle Interventions for Alzheimer Disease Prevention: Tatsuhiro Hisatsune, PhD | NeurologyLive - Clinical Neurology News and Neurology Expert Insights
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health6h ago

Using Digital Multidomain Lifestyle Interventions for Alzheimer Disease Prevention: Tatsuhiro Hisatsune, PhD | NeurologyLive - Clinical Neurology News and Neurology Expert Insights

https://www.neurologylive.com/view/using-digital-multidomain-lifestyle-interventions-ad-prevention-tatsuhiro-hisatsune
Neurologylive.com
  • A six‑month randomized trial found that personalized wearable‑based notifications improved cognition in older adults compared with usual care.
  • MoCA scores rose more in the intervention group (change 1.0) than in controls (0.2).
  • Frailty status improved more with the intervention (−0.3 vs −0.1).
  • Researchers used wearables and smartphone data to monitor activity and sleep.
  • Study authors emphasized the burden on caregivers and patients and sought digital solutions to reduce it.
  • The CTAD 2025 conference provided the backdrop for these findings.
  • The team discussed preclinical work on anserine as a potential cognitive support.
  • The findings suggest multidomain interventions could be studied across different populations worldwide.
  • The study points to wearable-based strategies as a practical approach for monitoring lifestyle factors.
  • The reference cites a 2025 CTAD abstract and confirms a randomized trial design.
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