Living a healthy lifestyle in our current world is getting more attention and awareness, more people are working to lead a more active and healthy lifestyle that would bade well for them down the road in their later years. By taking such actions to make sustained and long-term changes to their lifestyles, Singaporeans could save up to S$650 million in direct healthcare costs. To help Singaporeans to live a healthy lifestyle, technology and smart devices such as a smartwatch can help to keep your health in check.
Living a Healthy Lifestyle
From adopting improved blood pressure management, increasing physical activity and reducing sodium intake, all these can contribute to better overall health. Sleep is also important to help your body recharge and recover. Lack of sleep can potentially have a long-term effect on overall health, such as weakened immunity and increased risk of chronic diseases.
For us Singaporeans who do not have enough sleep, this is a warning for us to look after our sleeping habits and health. However, many Singaporeans continue to struggle with getting a good night of sleep, due to prolonged work or study hours, heavy screen use on our gadgets and devices, and generally not prioritising sleep.
A Smartwatch can help to keep your overall Health and Wellness in check
This is where a smartwatch can help to keep your overall Health and Wellness in check. Introducing the recently launched Samsung Galaxy Watch8 and Watch8 Classic smartwatch. The new Samsung smartwatches are fully packed with a range of unique health features that can help you to build your healthy lifestyle living, healthier habits through insights.
Vascular Load with Bedtime Guidance
The introduction of Vascular Load– the amount of stress on your vascular system while sleeping. When paired with Bedtime Guidance, a feature that measures users’ circadian rhythm to suggest the optimal time to go to bed, the Galaxy Watch8 Series offers insights into how you’re resting and recovering.
Antioxidant Index
Galaxy Watch is also the first in the industry to introduce Antioxidant Index, a feature to measure carotenoids via its BioActive sensor. Antioxidant, which is a nutrient found in many healthy foods helps to neutralise free radicals which damage cells and accelerate ageing. By keeping track of antioxidant levels, users may be motivated to make step changes in improving their overall dietary habits.
BioActive Sensor provides Real-time Insights
In addition, the Galaxy Watch8 Series spots the potential for health issues sooner, thanks to its BioActive Sensor that provides real-time insights:
- The Sleep Apnea feature, approved for use by the Singapore Health Sciences Authority (HSA), enables users to detect moderate to severe signs of sleep apnea. The condition affects approximately one in three Singaporeans, and is when an individual experiences repeated blockage to breathing during sleep.
- The Galaxy Watch8’s enhanced Electrocardiogram (ECG) can better capture ectopic beats, extra or skipped heartbeats that occur outside of the normal heart rhythm. While mostly harmless, identification of frequent ectopic beats could serve as insights for preventive care, especially among individuals with chronic health conditions.
Samsung Galaxy users taken note! Samsung has also recently announced the availability of the One UI 8 Watch update for Galaxy Watch Ultra (2024), to help more Galaxy users to unlock motivational health features.
Find out more about Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Series and Health and Wellness related features
Find out more about Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Series and Health and Wellness related features, visit the Samsung Newsroom and read more about it:
- Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Series: Ultra Comfort, from Sleep to Workout
- Great Health Can Happen Overnight With Galaxy Watch
- Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra Now has One UI 8 Watch
- How Galaxy Watch’s Innovative Sensor Breaks New Ground in Preventative Care
* Information courtesy of Samsung Singapore and IN.FOM *