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Omron shows prototype of first watch-sized blood pressure monitor
Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. One in three adults is affected but as there are no obvious symptoms, a third of these can be unaware of a problem. This is why it is important to...
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Review: Koogeek wrist blood pressure monitor with heart rate
Many people are unaware that they have high levels of blood pressure. They feel the odd twinge or headache, but simply put this down to feeling a little under the weather. One in three adults is...
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This watch warns of imminent health threats
Three years ago Terje Tobiassed experienced a heart attack while in his car. It was only quick thinking and actions of fellow motorists that saved him. This experience inspired him to look for a way to...
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Review: Omron EVOLV, clinically accurate blood pressure readings in a sleek...
High blood pressure puts your health at risk. It can lead to coronary artery disease, stroke, heart failure, peripheral vascular disease, vision loss, and chronic kidney disease. As many as a third of...
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iHealth launches voice supported smart blood pressure monitor
iHealth have announced today the launch of a voice-supported smart blood pressure monitor (BPM). Unlike most other smart BPMs, iHealth Clear displays results and comparison charts on its display,...
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Nokia launches two digital health products to mark Withings takeover
Withings, one of the pioneers of the wearable tech industry, is now officially dead. Say hello to Nokia. When Nokia bought Withings in May 2016, it was not exactly clear what the Finish tech giant had...
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Top smart blood pressure monitors
Hypertension may well be the medical term given for high blood pressure, but there is another name that is sometimes used – “The Silent Killer”. One in three adults are affected by high blood pressure,...
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Review: Koogeek BP2, keep tabs on your blood pressure with this simple to use...
Monitoring your blood pressure at home is important, particlularly as you get older. The higher your blood pressure, the higher your risk of developing health problems in the future. Taking one reading...
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Top fitness trackers and health gadgets for 2017
Tracking information like movement, steps and heart rate are all part of the quantified self movement which is quickly gaining in popularity. With so many wearables on the market today, choosing a...
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Kardia Band becomes first medical-grade accessory for Apple Watch
AliveCor’s KardiaBand has received the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance in the US making it the first medical-grade accessory for the Apple Watch. The device allows users to capture EKG...
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Omron’s new blood pressure monitor is free of cuffs, wires and hoses
Omron is showcasing a consumer-ready version of its new fitness watch that tracks blood pressure. Hypertension affects one in three adults but many are not aware they have a problem as there are no...
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Understanding the new blood pressure guidelines
If you didn’t have high blood pressure before, you might now considering the numbers that define it have changed. High blood pressure (hypertension) rarely has noticeable symptoms, but if left...
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LifeLeaf, the first smartwatch to non-invasively monitor glucose, preps for...
LifePlus, which has been in stealth mode until now, has announced it is entering the medical wearables category with the world’s first non-invasive continuous blood glucose smartwatch. The wearable...
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Swiss startup aims to kickstart optical revolution for blood pressure monitoring
Swiss startup Aktiia has announced today its aim to commercialize a new cuffless optical Blood Pressure Monitor (BMP). Many adults are affected by hypertension, but as many as one in three can be...
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Asus VivoWatch BP monitors your blood pressure from the wrist
Asus has demoed a blood pressure monitoring smartwatch at Computex 2018 in Taiwan. Established in 1981, this is the leading global ICT and IoT show with a complete supply chain and ecosystems. It is...
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Monitor your heart via a simple colour coded system with Braun’s smart blood...
Consumer products company Braun has released two new smart blood pressure monitors – the iCheck 7 and the ActivScan 9. Both devices enable you to monitor your heart health through a simple colour coded...
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Apple patents self-inflating blood pressure monitoring watch
Would you wear a self-inflating Apple Watch? Well, the company has filed just such a patent. Blood pressure monitors come in all shapes and sizes. But we have yet to see a company successfully...
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Review: iCheck 7, colour-coded blood pressure monitor that could save your life
Regularly checking your blood pressure is important because high readings elevate your risk of developing health problems in the future. This is particularly important as you get older, as the effects...
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Microsoft patents glasses that measure blood pressure
Apple, Samsung and now Microsoft are working on developing wearables that measure blood pressure from unconventional locations. Essential reading: Top smart blood pressure monitors Whether they are...
View ArticleIs Apple Watch touch-based blood pressure monitoring the next big thing?
The Series 4 watch was the star at Apple’s Keynote event last week. Particularly its FDA-approved ECG monitor. Now a new report in the Wall Street Journal suggests that taking blood pressure readings...
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