Dublin doc warns that fitness trackers can increase anxiety in people resulting in unnecessary medical appointments Fitness technology has become more popular during the pandemic as it has encouraged many people to walk or run more to keep fit The Fitbit Inc. Blaze fitness tracker (Image: Getty Images) Want the latest breaking news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free newsletterInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign Up! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice