Wearables? What to Do with all that Data

In this episode of the Living Well series, Marco Benitez joins Dr. Zeev Neuwirth to explore the real impact of wearable devices on personal health and daily life. As millions of people use devices like the Apple Watch, Fitbit, and Oura Ring, the conversation examines what these tools can truly measure, what insights they can responsibly provide, and how the data they collect can influence behavior in meaningful ways.

The discussion highlights the growing potential of wearable data across different parts of our lives, including areas beyond health. At the same time, it addresses an essential reality: many companies use this data to serve their own interests, and meaningful health change still requires time, consistency, and personal commitment.

This episode offers a balanced perspective on the opportunities and limitations of wearables, and what their evolution means for the future of health.

Topics covered

• The current landscape of wearable health technology

• What wearables can reliably measure and what remains uncertain

• How real-time data can influence behavior and decision-making

• The role of wearables beyond traditional health use cases

• Data ownership, privacy, and how companies use personal information

• The challenges of driving real, sustained health change

• The future of integrated health experiences powered by wearables