November 1, 2012 
The same Wired article had some highlights from their Wired Health Survey. Here’s a few data points that caught my attention:
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How many caffeinated drinks do you consume a day?
- 0 = 16%
- 1-2 = 56%
- 3-4 = 22%
- 5-6 = 4%
- 6+ = 2%
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Most popular exercise types:
- Walking 62%
- Weight training 42%
- Running 37%
- Cycling 34%
- Yoga 21%
- Swimming 18%
- 73% of respondents take a supplement.
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On average, how many hours of sleep do you get each night?
- 3-4 = 2%
- 5-6 = 39%
- 7-8 = 55%
- 9-10 = 4%
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78% of respondents say that tracking their personal health metrics has helped them reach their goals. (Quantified Self) Here’s what they track:
- Height or weight = 64%
- Fitness or activity level = 46%
- Blood pressure = 39%
- Cholesterol = 33%
- Heart rate = 28%
- Vision or hearing = 26%
- Sleep habits = 26%
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