A quarter of Brits say they can’t go a day without logging or tracking their health, with one in three describing themselves as “hooked” on monitoring their wellbeing.
A survey of 2,000 adults found that 25 per cent feel incomplete without daily logging or tracking of their health stats, using apps to monitor everything from step counts and weight to sleep quality and menstrual cycles.
One in five track their health to maintain balanced diets and ensure they don’t forget anything. A third say monitoring helps them feel more confident about their overall wellbeing, while a quarter believe it can help ward off future illness.
Four in ten respondents said wearable technology helps keep them motivated, according to Samsung UK & Ireland, which commissioned the research.
Annika Bizon from Samsung UK & Ireland said: “As we look to the future of health tech, it’s clear that wellbeing won’t just shape the big moments, but it will also guide the everyday ones too.”
“From what time we go to bed, to how we manage stress at work – health and wellbeing is becoming a more conscious part of our day to day lives. It’s no longer about extremes, but consistency.”
The majority said it is important to see the long-term effects of their health habits
More than half of participants reported feeling “always or often” motivated to exercise or engage in healthy activities because of their wearable devices.
Nearly half believe “micro habits” – small, manageable daily actions such as drinking more water, going outside or taking vitamins or supplements – make it easier to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Eight in ten believe that consistent small changes can bring significant health benefits over time.
One in four adults said they would like to track how their bodies react to different foods, while one in five would like to monitor their “mental clarity” throughout the day.
Half are interested in devices that could suggest the best time to go to sleep, rather than just collect data.
