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76 points surprisetalk | 3 comments | 09 Sep 25 17:32 UTC | HN request time: 0.001s | source
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seemaze ◴[09 Sep 25 18:19 UTC] No.45186159[source]▶
In a conversation with my parents (who both have an apple watch) we realized they will likely be the first generation to navigate aging with a consistent and extensive history of health data from these devices. I’m curious what benefits and challenges that will bring.
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pedalpete ◴[09 Sep 25 22:11 UTC] No.45190026[source]▶
Our start-up is essentially the anti-thesis of this.

We've had bathroom scales for over a century, yet as a society, we are more obese than ever.

More data isn't the answer, and all this talk about "insights" is just re-packaging of that data.

Next generation wearables go beyond harvesting data and showing pretty graphs. They directly affect our biology, physiology, and neurophysiology in real-time to improve our health. That's why we call them Affectables. Wearables that affect.

We're beginning by focusing on enhancing the restorative function of sleep. Not more sleep, not falling asleep faster, but the directly affecting the neurological processes that define the health benefits of sleep.

If you're curious to find out more, check out https://affectablesleep.com

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RyanOD ◴[09 Sep 25 22:54 UTC] No.45190561[source]▶
Where do I find any of the papers associated with these devices? Have you created a page for interested parties to dig into the research behind these devices?
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1. pedalpete ◴[09 Sep 25 23:14 UTC] No.45190789[source]▶
The research is linked directly on our website

https://www.affectablesleep.com/how-it-works

Bottom of the page.

There are about 70 papers listed there, so if there is a specific area of research you're interested in, I can help direct you to the right papers.

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2. RyanOD ◴[10 Sep 25 01:09 UTC] No.45191817[source]▶
Thanks, I'll take a look. I know someone who really struggles with insomnia. Generally speaking they wake up every night for an hour or two of tossing and turning. Based on your website, it sounds like this device aims to improve existing sleep, not deal with insomnia. Is that accurate?
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3. pedalpete ◴[10 Sep 25 07:25 UTC] No.45194375[source]▶
That's right. We're not an insomnia device.

I am a lifelong chronic insomniac myself, and started down this path trying to solve my own problem.

Sadly, insomnia is still an unsolved issue.