Method and device for measuring a health status, to be worn on a wrist of a user. The device includes a securing band, at least one light source having a light emitting surface and at least one light receiver having a light receiving surface. The at least one light source and the at least one light receiver are arranged on the securing band of the device such that when worn, the at least one light emitting surface and the at least one light receiving surface substantially abut against the palmar side of the wrist of the user. The device further includes a pressing element projecting towards the side of the securing band facing the wrist such that the light emitting surface and/or the light receiving surface is pressed into the skin of the wrist.
