Activity Tracking Wrist-Worn Device Could Detect Alzheimer's Disease Early: Study

The researchers noted that higher afternoon activity and lower afternoon variability in amyloid-positive participants echoed their prior findings. (Credit: Image by Freepik)

Researchers have unveiled a novel method to detect Alzheimer's disease at an early stage by monitoring daily activity patterns using wrist-worn activity-tracking devices.

With over 6 million Americans impacted by Alzheimer's across all age groups, the researchers hope their innovative approach could help identify the condition promptly, enabling early intervention for timely help and support.