For this Weeks Segment, we are focusing on Technology and Health. There is so much Technology that has evolved over the years to aid in health, from Medical Procedures and robotics to staying healthy by alerting, reminding, and informing of potential health conditions. A Recent Article at CNET by Jessica Fiero wrote about the Benefits of Self Technology after the author tried an Apple Watch for the First Time. Like the Author, Many others have also found having this technology can be empowering and can change and inspire to exercise, Including myself.
Even without the Apple Watch, the iPhone Health App or even the Samsung Health App can set those reminders to get up and move or alert the user to take medication. With the Apple Smart Watch which we will be featuring, users could even have an ECG on demand or be notified when the heart exceeds 120bpm or drops to the 40’s. It can also detect AFIB which could be a serious condition that could require medical intervention.
With Customizable watch faces, I chose Mickey Mouse, The Apple Watch 9 comes in three different sizes, 41mm, 44mm and 49mm for the Ultra 2 which is considered the top of the Line with the larger watch face and strong titanium build. The Apple Watch 9 itself features the new S9 Processor and the watch is made of 100% recycled aluminum. Over the Previous Watch Series 8, longer battery, All Day or 18 hour, faster graphics and GPS features. There has been some confusion as to a couple of features, without the Cellular feature can it still interact with your capable Apple smartphone? The answer is yes. If your phone is nearby, you can receive text, incoming Calls or even Siri on your Wrist. A new Pink Color Scheme and changeable bands make it a stylish way to health.
There are other Tech Health Products from Scales that coordinate with your Smartphones to Kardia, where you have a mobile ECG for checking your Heartbeat. Also, Garmin and Fitbit still have a good hold of that market as well. The Apple iWatch series 9 starts at 399 however you can find it even at Sale Prices. Samsung has recently confirmed their Premium Smart Watch in Series 7 similar to Apple’s Ultra 2 should be available this year.
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