Blog | Health assessment and Evidation

How can Evidation help me track my health progress?

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From incentives to personalized tips based on your data, Evidation can help you take your health to the next level.

We believe in using real-time data to drive your health journey--and to make advancements in medicine. With millions of members, Evidation is proud to partner with organizations across a variety of sectors--including biomedicine, healthcare, technology, non-profits, and government--to utilize data to create a healthier world.

What is Evidation?

In 2012, Evidation was founded with a mission to use everyday health data to help both Evidation users and health-related organizations understand health and disease. We believe that data can provide unique insights into world health that can drive positive change.

Evidation doesn't just use health data to help organizations create effective treatments and health initiatives. A key part of our work is helping our users understand health data (such as that collected by wearable fitness trackers). We're here to support you in your journey to wellness. The rewards we offer for taking positive action can help encourage you to stay on the right path.

Understanding Evidation

You already know that the insight provided by your fitness tracker is invaluable when it comes to figuring out how to best manage your health. At Evidation, we put your data to good use, allowing you to contribute to the greater good. We use your health information to drive health research, while keeping your privacy and safety protected every step of the way.

We do not and will not sell your personal information. We will share your health data outside of Evidation only with your consent or at your direction, and to provide our services.

You can learn more about your privacy rights and how we use your personal information by visiting our Privacy Notice. You can also learn more by contacting our Privacy Office at privacy@evidation.com.

How Evidation works

Good news: if you're thinking about using Evidation as your health tracking app, the setup process is easy. You'll connect your activity tracking devices to the Evidation app, and we'll take it from there. We'll ask you to answer questions and read articles based on your personalized health needs.

After you connect your wearable fitness trackers to the Evidation app, you'll get information on your health data that allows you to make informed decisions that can boost your health and wellness.

When you connect your health tracker, the Evidation app will provide you with insights on actions you take to feel great and move toward your health goals. We understand that improving your health is not a one size fits all process, and it's important to us to provide you with the personalized help that you need to become your healthiest self. When you complete action items that Evidation suggests, you'll be rewarded. For every 10,000 points you score on the Evidation app, you'll get a $10 reward, which you can either pocket or donate to a charity of your choice.

In addition to providing you with actionable items to encourage you to work toward becoming your healthiest self, we're proud to use the information we gather from your data to help healthcare professionals drive research forward--with your permission. If your data shows us that you're eligible to participate in health studies, we'll reach out to invite you to be a part of the future of medicine.

The science behind our approach to improving health

Transparency and trust are key when it comes to our mission, and we believe in a user-focused approach. We never share your data without your permission, and you have the ability to revoke data permissions at any time.

We're constantly working to develop new ways to help you--and our healthcare partners--make the most out of your health data. Our team has the expertise required to develop digital strategies that allow us to use your health data in the most effective way possible. With the ability to both move your health forward and drive medical research, Evidation uses your health data to benefit both you as an individual and the medical community as a whole.

Key features and benefits of using Evidation

When you use Evidation, you aren't just getting the same data that you're getting from your fitness tracker. Our insights can help you see how your daily choices and habits affect your well-being. When considering the pros and cons of fitness trackers, most of our users find that understanding data makes the use of a tracker a net positive.

We help you track things like your daily mood and sleep quality with simple check-in questions, then provide you with insights about how your activity impacts things like your mood or sleep–and how these things impact your activity levels. We're here to make your data work for you, one piece of information at a time.

From logging what you eat to taking surveys that provide insight on your daily habits, we'll use your information to help you understand your body, your health, and create a brighter future.

Why tracking matters

Knowledge is power, and when you use your fitness tracker paired with Evidation, you'll get the information you need to earn rewards--all while improving your health.

Let's take a look at some ways that you can stay motivated to move, track, and earn.

Try something new

Feeling bored of your routine? Trying something new can help. When you change up your workout, you're better able to avoid plateaus, protect yourself from injury, and stay engaged in your journey to health. Switching up your nutrition from time to time by trying new foods and recipes can also help lessen the likelihood of getting tired of your meal plan.

Set achievable goals

Setting attainable goals can help you stay on track, and seeing your progress can be one of the benefits of fitness trackers. Understanding your why, getting clear on what you want to achieve, and creating a timeline that keeps you accountable can help you move toward success.

Get competitive

Social motivation can push you forward in your goals, and friendly competition is a fantastic way to boost both your health and the health of those around you. Whether you compete against your achievements last week or you set up a weekly step challenge with your coworkers, working toward a win can help you stay on track.

Download Evidation today

If you're ready to take charge of your health by putting your data to work, we're ready to help. Last year, our 5 million members took 951 billion steps and made countless contributions to the future of medicine. Download the app today to start learning how you can make simple changes to take your health to the next level.

Evidation as your best companion for wellness and weight loss success

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By analyzing your health-related data, Evidation can provide you with the insights and articles you need to make the most of your wellness journey.

Figuring out how to lose weight is tough—and there's no reason to go through your weight loss journey alone. Whether you love swapping healthy recipes with friends, using technology to support you as you work toward your goal, or enjoy working with a professional to get the tips you need to take your weight loss to the next level, it can be helpful to lean on positive support as you work to become your healthiest self.

Introducing Evidation: a comprehensive health app

Knowledge is power when it comes to your health, and understanding your health data can provide you with the information you need to take your wellness to the next level.

The Evidation app is a simple, effective tool that helps you make the most of the data you're already tracking. Using the health-related information that you choose to share (such as data from fitness apps, nutrition apps, etc.), Evidation gives recommendations, suggestions, and information that provide you with the knowledge you need to support your well-being.

How Evidation supports your weight-loss journey

Whether you're in the process of losing fat or you're trying to reduce your overall body mass index, Evidation allows you to see how your movement is supporting your overall health goals. By keeping track of your movement patterns throughout the day and week, we're able to provide you with the info you need to keep moving.

Recent research shows that people who receive encouragement in the form of notifications tend to move more than those who don’t receive these notifications. Receiving nudges from your fitness and nutrition apps paired with the weekly insights you get from Evidation can support your forward progress.

Tracking what you eat can provide insights into your physical health and weight loss journey, and Evidation can provide you with the tips and suggestions you need to keep moving forward. When you're staying on top of your nutrition, you're better able to find patterns that can inform the decisions that help you feel your best.

Tracking your movement, nutrition, stress levels, and sleep patterns are all helpful when it comes to wellness and weight loss, but this information is even more powerful when it's analyzed on a macro level, allowing you to see connections and effects that might otherwise go unnoticed. At Evidation, we're here to help you make the most of the tracking you're already doing, pushing you toward success one day at a time.

Using Evidation to set and track personal goals

Evidation doesn't just give you the encouragement and insights you need to stay on track—it also rewards you for participating in activities that support your health. When you click on the "My Health" section of the Evidation app, you'll see your current behaviors compared to your recommended behaviors, allowing you to use research-based data to motivate and support positive changes.

If you're new to exercising, it can be tough to figure out where to start. When you connect your workout tracking apps, Evidation can provide you with workout tips, fitness-related nutrition tips (like finding the perfect pre-workout snack), and insights on how your movement is positively or negatively affecting your health.

Rewarding your steps toward wellness

No matter how you're sweating— walking, Pilates, at-home workouts, running, taking a fitness class—the Evidation app rewards you for working to be your best self. You'll also be rewarded for taking surveys, reading articles, and completing other activities that help to inform your next steps when it comes to hitting your goals.

Ways that you can earn points through the Evidation app can include:

Cashing out is simple. You'll earn $10 for every 10,000 points you earn on the app, and you can cash out through a bank deposit, PayPal payment, a prepaid VISA gift card, a gift card to a favorite merchant, or you can donate your cash to charity.

How Evidation can help you reduce anxiety in the weight loss process

Healthy movement and nutrition aren't the only factors when it comes to losing weight and keeping it off. Understanding the role anxiety and other mental health issues play in weight loss is key to moving toward your goals.

Often, people who are working to lose weight feel anxiety when it's time to step on the scale. It can feel frustrating when you've put in a week or month of hard work, only to see that the scale isn't showing the results you hoped for.

By looking at the big picture, it can be easier to recognize that the scale is one form of measuring progress—but it's not the only form. Evidation can help you see the connections between your weight loss and wellness efforts and other facets of your well-being, reminding you that what you're doing is paying off, even if the numbers on the scale have yet to reflect your efforts.

Making the most of Evidation for wellness and weight-loss success

Whether you're getting started with a weight loss journey or you're working to maintain your weight, Evidation can support you as you move forward. Connecting your tracking apps (we support many apps, including MyFitnessPal, RunKeeper, Apple Health, Fitbit, Oura, Garmin, Google Fit, and more) can provide you with the insights you need to learn how one behavior affects another. We're excited to support you! Learn more about how Evidation works and download the app here.

Decoding hypertension: a deep dive into your personalized hypertension insight

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Many factors contribute to the development and management of high blood pressure (hypertension). Learn more about how your lifestyle factors may impact the development of high blood pressure with personalized insights on Evidation.

Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a significant health concern that affects over a billion globally. As a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke, which are among the primary causes of death in the United States, understanding and managing high blood pressure is crucial for long-term health and well-being.

High blood pressure develops over time and is often linked to a combination of genetic predisposition and lifestyle factors. It's called the "silent killer" because it can be asymptomatic for years, making awareness and early detection vital. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is essential for early intervention and management. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides comprehensive resources that define high blood pressure and its causes, and that emphasize the importance of measuring and monitoring blood pressure.

Interpreting your personal health data

At Evidation, we harness the power of personal health data to shed light on the modifiable factors (things you can change!) that may contribute to developing high blood pressure. By analyzing responses from your health surveys along with your wearable data – such as alcohol usage, smoking history, activities, and sleep patterns – we can identify key lifestyle patterns that may influence your blood pressure.