Whether you’re interested in improving your sleep quality, warding off high blood pressure, or just making sure that you’re getting enough daily steps, wearable health tracking has become enormously popular among the health-conscious. But as PCMag reports, when it comes to brain-related health issues, like dementia, we’ve seen less innovation in the consumer tech space, at least in terms of what’s available to the general public.
Now, Samsung has just showcased a new feature at CES 2026 that uses data collected by Samsung wearables or smartphones to help identify early signs of dementia. The feature, dubbed “Brain Health,” analyzes a wide range of everyday indicators—including speech, typing, walking, sleep and gait—to detect subtle changes in cognitive function. The system also recommends brain-training programs to help older adults reduce concerns about cognitive decline and maintain healthier, more independent lives.
According to Korean outlet ChoSun Biz, which first reported the news, Samsung completed development of Brain Health in-house and is now conducting clinical validation trials in partnership with medical institutions.
Although the electronics giant showcased Brain Health at CES, there is currently no indication of when—or if—it may be rolled out to the public.
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