People are tracking their health on a daily basis (Image: Getty Images)
Eight in 10 Brits are now actively tracking their health – from what they eat to how well they sleep and their heart rate.
A poll of 2,000 adults found step count is one of the most closely watched metrics, with 58% measuring this every single day, and 27% will keep a close eye on their heart rate in the same time frame.
Sleep has emerged as one of the biggest drivers behind Britain’s preventative health movement, with 42% monitoring how many hours they get each night, and 34% keeping track of the quality of their rest.
The findings point to a growing shift towards personal health, as consumers increasingly seek to understand how their everyday habits may be influencing their bodies before serious health issues develop.
It was commissioned by Samsung, which recently announced a major update to Samsung Health, set to transform the upcoming Galaxy Watch Series into a proactive, intelligent health partner.
Annika Bizon from Samsung UK and Ireland, said: “We’re seeing a fundamental shift in how people think about their health.
“Rather than waiting for warning signs or problems to emerge, more consumers are looking for ways to better understand their wellbeing every day and make small, positive changes that can have a lasting impact.
“Health is no longer just about responding reactively – it’s increasingly about prevention, awareness and building healthy habits over time.
“As people become more interested in understanding the connection between their daily routines and long-term wellbeing, access to meaningful, personalised insights is becoming increasingly important.
“Tools like the Heart Health Score are designed to help users better understand how factors such as sleep, activity and body composition work together to influence long-term heart wellbeing.
“By bringing these insights together into a simple daily score, we’re helping people make more informed decisions about their lifestyle and feel empowered to take a more proactive approach to their health.”
People want to understand more about their body (Image: Getty Images)
Rather than waiting until something feels wrong, many are now using everyday health insights to identify patterns in their behaviour and make positive lifestyle changes.
Indeed, 64% have actively changed aspects of their lifestyle after reviewing health data and insights.
With 53% deciding to improve their diet, 50% making a commitment to walk more, and 29% taking action to better their sleeping habits.
This quest for self-improvement may be why 55% said they are more proactive about monitoring their health today than they were five years ago.
Possibly because 71% feel having an understanding of what’s happening inside their body helps them feel more in control of their long-term health.
Which may be why 61% would be interested in a single score that combines different health factors to help them better understand their heart health.
