Parkinson’s: Smartwatches can detect signs up to 7 years earlier

An older adult woman looking and pointing at her smartwatch on her wrist among houseplants

Share on PinterestHealth data from smartwatches could aid in early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. Dimensions/Getty Images A recent study explored the use of wrist accelerometers to detect Parkinson’s disease prior to clinical diagnosis. Researchers have found that a decrease in the speed of movement could be observed several years before a person is diagnosed with … Read more