Inside Health Will wearables revolutionise healthcare? Cardiff Science Festival special
Mar 11, 2025
Join Professor Kathryn Peall, a leading researcher from Cardiff University focused on early Parkinson's detection and innovative sleep technologies, alongside Professor Damian Bailey, a specialist in physiology from the University of South Wales. They discuss the groundbreaking potential of wearable tech in predicting health conditions and enhancing sleep monitoring. The conversation also touches on the role of wearables in space travel and managing chronic illnesses, painting a promising picture of how technology can revolutionize healthcare.
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Smartwatch for Dementia Tracking
- An audience member uses a smartwatch to track their mother-in-law with dementia.
- They also use it for insomnia and nutrition tracking to manage pain and improve quality of life.
Smartwatch as Fitness Tracker
- Another audience member uses a sports watch to monitor their pulse rate and fitness levels.
- They consider it their "little conscience" to ensure regular exercise.
Real-Time Physiological Tracking
- James Gallagher observes that wearable tech can track physiological changes in real time.
- A live experiment demonstrated heart rate changes during a deep breathing exercise.