Consumer Reports experts look at tools to track your health at home [Video]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Data, data, and more data! It seems like we can measure anything these days – and our health is no different.

From our daily steps to our percentage of body fat- there’s a device for everything. And while we don’t need all the health gadgets out there, some medical devices can be essential.

Gus Ramirez likes keeping track of his prehypertension at home.

“I’ll take my blood pressure and depending on the reading I’ll call my doctor,” Ramirez said.

Having a few medical devices handy can allow you to track some basic health metrics and give you important information to discuss with your provider.

“These tools can’t replace a trusted clinician but they can give you more data about your health in between doctor’s visits,” said Consumer Reports Health Editor Catherine Roberts.

A blood pressure monitor is a must for anyone with high blood pressure, particularly …