Landmark study links microplastics to serious health problems

Landmark study links microplastics to serious health problems

Plastics are just about everywhere — food packaging, tyres, clothes, water pipes. And they shed microscopic particles that end up in the environment and can be ingested or inhaled by people. Now the first data of their kind show a link between these microplastics and human health. A study of more than 200 people undergoing … Read more

Check out this month’s Samsung Health and PENUP challenges

Check out this month’s Samsung Health and PENUP challenges

Last updated: March 8th, 2024 at 10:19 UTC+01:00 Samsung kicked off the month of March with new challenges for Samsung Health and PENUP users. As usual, the new Samsung Health challenge is a month-long, and PENUP artists can participate in a two-week contest before the theme changes in mid-March. Here are the current live challenges. … Read more

Vera Ring wearable health and fitness monitor from $249

Vera Ring wearable health and fitness monitor from 9

Vera is a ring that does more than just sparkle. Picture a sleek, stylish accessory that doubles as a personal health advisor, quietly working around the clock to keep you informed about your body’s well-being. This is the Vera Ring, a cutting-edge health monitoring device designed to fit seamlessly into your life, offering valuable insights … Read more

Samsung Daily+ gets FlexIt Health And Wellness Training

Samsung Daily+ gets FlexIt Health And Wellness Training

Samsung has announced a new partnership with FlexIt for online health and wellness training on Samsung Daily+, this new partnership is designed to make exercise more accessible and also more convenient. The new partnership will bring personal trainer-based fitness training to Samsung Smart TVs through Samsung’s new lifestyle hub which is called Samsing Daily+, there … Read more

Samsung expands Privileged Health SDK for Galaxy Watch

Samsung expands Privileged Health SDK for Galaxy Watch

Samsung has announced that it has expanded its Privileged Health SDK for its range of Galaxy Watch devices, and the company is looking to provide a wider range of tools for healthcare and preventive healthcare. With the Galaxy Watch, remote patient monitoring will be swifter and more connected, with data available straight from the users’ … Read more

Samsung Health gets new Medications Tracking Feature

Samsung Health gets new Medications Tracking Feature

Samsung has announced that it is adding a new Medications tracking feature to Samsung Health for its Galaxy range of devices, this new featurer will allow uyou to track your medication and manage your health. Upon entering the name of a select medication into Samsung Health, the Medications feature will provide users with detailed information … Read more

Apple Siri commands to access Health app data and log workouts

Apple Siri commands to access Health app data and log workouts

Thanks to new updates released by Apple to its Siri personal assistant users can now easily access Health app data and log workouts using voice commands. With the release of watchOS 10.2, iOS 17.2, and iPadOS 17.2, Siri can now assist users in accessing and logging their Health app data on a range of Apple … Read more

How to Prepare Your Dog for a Clean Bill of Health at the Vet

How to Prepare Your Dog for a Clean Bill of Health at the Vet

Visiting the vet with your canine companion can be a daunting experience. The poking, prodding, and unfamiliar surroundings can make any dog anxious. However, there are several steps you can take to ensure a smooth and stress-free trip to the vet’s office. Read on to uncover five key strategies to prepare your dog for a … Read more