Apple launches Research App that has potential health benefits

Apple has announced that customers in the US can enrol in three health studies, which are health study, heart and movement as well as hearing study. iOS users can download this app from the App Store. After users have enrolled in a study, those who are using an Apple Watch and iPhone an contribute useful data regarding movement, heart rate and noise level which capture everyday activities.

Apple Women’s Health

This app’ purpose is to help better understand menstrual cycles and how they relate to women’s health. The study will provide useful information on various menstrual cycles as well as health conditions, including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), infertility, osteoporosis and menstrual transition. Data acquisition is done through iPhone and Apple watch.

Apple Heart and Movement

Users can record their workouts using the Apple Watch Series 1 or later. With the new app, Apple hopes to understand more about certain mobility signals and details regarding heart rate and rhythm could help users to detect early warnings signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib), heart disease or declining mobility. This information can then be used to build new intervention methods that could help consumers lead longer, healthier and more active.

Apple Hearing Study

The studies will be conducted through the use of headphones and environmental sound exposure data through iPhone and the Noise app on Apple watch. These studies will also determine the risks involved for stress levels and cardiovascular health. Studies will also be done on environmental loud sound exposure and this data can then be used to motivate users to modify their listening behaviors.

Apple says that it greatly values user privacy and as such, wants to make known that the Research app was carefully designed to only share data with specific research team. And this is only possible if users agree to the terms & conditions associated with the use of data. In addition to this, users are granted the ability to control the type of data shared with each study.