The benefits (and the dangers) of tracking your sleep

Focusing on better shuteye is worthwhile, but we shouldn’t get hung up on metrics, say experts

Experts say tracking is good, but advise against over-reliance. Picture: iStock 

WEARABLE health trackers such as Fitbit, Apple Watches, and Whoop have exploded in popularity, with sleep scores becoming a common topic of conversation.

These devices have given people unprecedented access to detailed insights about their sleep, but what impact does this wealth of data actually have on our health and wellbeing?