A Cleveland Clinic survey revealed that 50% of Americans use at least one type of technology to track their health, with most experiencing significant related physical and mental improvements.1

If you're considering investing in a fitness tracker or other form of wearable, health-tracking technology, however, there are some caveats to consider, including effectiveness and privacy. Here's what to know about this up-and-coming artificial intelligence (AI) technology, from potential gains to which brand will best protect your personal data.

4 in 5 Users of Health Monitoring Tech Report Notable Benefits

The survey was part of Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute's "Love your Heart" consumer education campaign. It focused on the use of AI for heart health, with 3 in 5 respondents stating they believe this technology will lead to better heart care. When it comes to believing health advice from an AI chatbot is trustworthy, 72% of Americans said they'd trust it, but 89% also said they'd ask a doctor before acting on the chatbot's recommendations.2

The survey also looked into health monitoring technology, which half of Americans are actively using. The most commonly monitored metric is daily step count, with heart rate and calorie burn coming in second and third. For 23% of survey respondents, health tracking technology is a tool to help them stay motivated and accountable to reach their daily activity goals.3