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Key points

• •The Oura Ring detected early signs of a cold based on biometric data, even before the user felt symptoms.
• •Health trackers like Oura Ring are becoming increasingly proficient at detecting subtle changes in the body that may indicate illness.
• •Tracking illness progression through biomarkers like resting heart rate can be helpful when sick, and the Oura app facilitates this with daily and historical data views.
• •While wearable tech can identify early signs of illness, it cannot prevent it, emphasizing the importance of medical interventions like doctor visits, flu shots, and medicine.