Infographic: The history of wearables
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Sep 29, 2016 - reading time 3 mins
By the FHI editorial team The Philips Future Health Index editorial team is always on the look-out for great content pieces that discuss the future of health, selecting the most interesting health-related stories for you to read.
It would be easy to assume tracking your steps and fitness has only just erupted into our world but it has actually been around for years. Join us as we take you through the history of healthcare technology.
Sources:
[1] http://www.ssplprints.com/image/125310/a-sketch-of-a-pedometer [2] http://walkertracker.com/blog/2014/08/13/the-evolution-of-the-pedometer/ [3] http://www.wareable.com/fitness-trackers/the-origins-of-the-fitness-tracker-1234 [5] http://mashable.com/2014/05/13/wearable-technology-history/#7FExUXXmCZqN [6] https://www.apple.com/uk/pr/library/2006/05/23Nike-and-Apple-Team-Up-to-Launch-Nike-iPod.html [7] http://mashable.com/2014/05/13/wearable-technology-history/#7FExUXXmCZqN [8] https://www.lifeline.philips.com/about-lifeline/our-history.html
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