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No, You’re Probably Not Dying. How to Stop Your Smartwatch Health Anxiety
- Experts say turning off panic‑inducing alerts on wearables can reduce anxiety for people with heart conditions.
- Limit how often you check wearable data to avoid compulsive monitoring and reassurance seeking.
- Focus on long‑term trends rather than single readings to gauge health with wearables.
- Wearables should not replace doctors; seek professional guidance for health concerns.
- Ask your doctor about appropriate devices, usage, and healthy baselines before starting wearables.
- Cognitive behavioral therapy is highlighted as a gold standard for health anxiety treatment.
- Wearables can empower some patients by providing data and reassurance when used appropriately.
- Experts warn against excessive, 24/7 health monitoring that worsens anxiety.
- Seek professional help if health anxiety interferes with daily life or activities.
- Wearables may widen health disparities if access and understanding are uneven.
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