Sleep expert: smartwatches cannot track deep sleep
Dr. Ahmed Al-Ruhaimi says smartwatches and fitness bands cannot determine deep sleep, though they help improve habits.
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AIDr. Ahmed Al-Ruhaimi, a consultant in sleep disorders medicine, has stated that it is impossible for smartwatches and fitness bands to determine deep sleep in any individual.
Speaking on the 'Ya Hala' program broadcast on Rotana Khalijia, Al-Ruhaimi added that while smartwatches and fitness bands have their benefits and cannot be dismissed entirely, as they help users improve unhealthy habits and behaviors,
he noted that the problem arises when people become preoccupied with monitoring every detail of their sleep, focusing on how long they slept and the quality of their rest. In such cases, he stressed, it is impossible for a smartwatch to determine deep sleep, which is difficult to identify even during full brain monitoring.
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