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Why some doctors are recommending Apple Watches to manage health conditions
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Apple watches and other wearable devices may be more useful to your long term health goals than you think.
Some doctors are recommending them as a medical tool to help diagnose and manage certain conditions, including heart disease monitoring and post-surgery recovery.
"There are a lot of health benefits" in using these devices, said Dr. Rod Passman, cardiologist and professor of medicine at Northwestern Medicine.
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