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What’s The Interest Level Among Broadband Households In Health-Related Management Tools?

“Nearly 50 percent of U.S. broadband consumers would like tools and support to help them lose weight or get into better shape, and over one-third are interested in products and services that can improve overall life quality,” Harry Wang, senior research director at Parks Associates, says. “Connected health devices are often touted as solutions for these needs, but these technologies need to be targeted to the individual consumer in order to drive sustainable improvement on personal health for the long term.

From the article "What’s The Interest Level Among Broadband Households In Health-Related Management Tools?" by www.cedmagazine.com.

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