# Wrist-Worn Health As pill-focused cures are negated, consumers turn to tech for guidance. By [Michael Hemsworth](https://www.trendhunter.com/Michael.Hemsworth), Contributing Researcher | Published May 29, 2014 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/automated-health ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.4/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Wrist-Worn Health trend? **Wrist-Worn Health:** As the standard American diet continues to fall under consistent fire for being nutritionally void, generations raised on quick meals unfamiliar with how to maintain physical health are turning to digital implements for help. An increasing disdain for pill-focused cures for mental and physical ailments is pushing consumers back into gyms and away from fast food. For younger demographics obsessed with smartphones, the need for simple, connected solutions is driving up the need for automated health products that don’t require formal training to use. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: May 28, 2013 to Jul 8, 2015 - Published: May 29, 2014 - Patterns: [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Wrist-Worn Health trend ### Wearable health tech The rise of wearable health technology provides consumers with simple, connected solutions and innovative ways to track their physical activity and stress levels. ### Chemical monitoring technology Chemical monitoring wearable technology is gaining popularity for tracking different environmental factors including air quality, pesticide exposure, and personal care products. ### Stress monitoring wearables Smartwatches and wearables like the Embrace Watch are being designed to track the physiological stress, sleep, and physical activity of their wearers and alert them when they need to take it easy. ## What the Wrist-Worn Health trend means for industry ### For Health and wellness The health industry is being revolutionized by wearable technology, such as fitness and activity trackers, sleep monitors, and stress management devices. ### For Environmental monitoring There is a growing demand for wearable devices that can track personal exposure to hazardous chemicals and emissions, making environmental monitoring an important industry to watch. ### For Technology and software development Innovative wearable technology requires cutting-edge software programming and development, offering disruptive innovation opportunities for developers and engineers. ## Trend signals for Wrist-Worn Health Trend score 4.4 out of 10, from popularity 71%, activity 54%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 71% - Activity: 54% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Wrist-Worn Health trend 6 featured examples from May 28, 2013 to Jul 8, 2015. - [Customizable Tracker Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reign-activity-tracker): The Reign Activity Tracker Adjusts to Match Your Wrist Size (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The customizable and comfortable design of the Reign Activity Tracker presents an opportunity to improve traditional fitness wearables. - [Stress-Monitoring Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/people-with-epilepsy): The 'Embrace' Watch Helps People with Epilepsy Track Their Seizures (Category: Tech) Implication: The use of smartwatches like 'Embrace' highlights the potential of healthcare technology to provide personalized monitoring and care for individuals with specific medical conditio… - [Workout-Savvy Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-watchapp): The Pebble Workapp Puts a Gym Personal Trainer Onto Your Wrist (Category: Tech) Implication: Developing innovative solutions and devices for the fitness industry, with a focus on smartwatches and fitness apps. - [Sporty Navigational Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomtom-multisport-gps-watch): The TomTom Multi-Sport GPS Watch Tracks, Times and Directs Athletes (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Companies in the sportswear industry could incorporate GPS technology into apparel or accessories to enhance athletic performance and convenience for their customers. - [Smartphone-Synced Fitness Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitbit-force): The Fitbit Force's New Update Recently Launched at CES 2014 (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Smartphone-synced fitness wearables create innovative possibilities for the fitness and wellness industry. - [Chemical-Sensing Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exposure-to-toxic-chemicals): This Smart Bracelet Can Monitor a User's Exposure to Toxic Chemicals (Category: Tech) Implication: The healthcare industry can utilize chemical-sensing bracelets to gain insights into the impact of toxic chemical exposure on human health. ## Recent trend clusters - 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