Most people will use technology for entertainment and information purposes, whether it’s streaming content or reading the latest news. But you can also apply the technology at your fingertips to take care of your health. Advances in mobile and smart technology mean that people can have more control over their health and can get readings on various bodily functions without ever leaving their homes. So how can you use technology to take care of your health?
Track your fitness
Fitness tracking technology is becoming more advanced, allowing people to get a more accurate picture of their health than ever before. In their simplest form, fitness trackers measure your heart rate, count your steps, and estimate how many calories you’ve burned. However, technological advances mean that smartwatches and fitness bands are now complex fitness devices that can offer a wide range of functions. Fitness trackers in the 2020s can track your sleep quality, take EKG readings, measure your blood oxygen levels, and even play your favorite music while you work out.
Low blood pressure
Keeping your blood pressure under control is essential for overall health. High blood pressure is life threatening and can increase the risk of stroke or heart attack and many other health conditions. On the other hand, low blood pressure can cause weakness, dizziness, and fainting, and can even deprive your body of enough oxygen and potentially lead to heart or brain damage. However, thanks to technology, you no longer have to go to the doctor to have your blood pressure checked. There are a number of wireless blood pressure monitors on the market that are easy to use and clinically proven. Using heart health algorithms and through an app, these devices allow you to accurately measure your blood pressure and share the data with your doctor. Many of these devices are compatible with most smartphone models.
To be updated
While there are many ways you can take care of your health through the use of technology, don’t forget that new technologies are constantly being invented and prototyped. As long as there are investments in the next healthcare software, new medical technologies will always emerge, so be sure to keep an eye out for them. Investors such as entrepreneur Tej Kohli and Mercia-based Adapttech are currently backing robotics biotech and artificial intelligence startups; while Jeff Bezos is funding a project that uses technology to potentially extend human life. Stay on top of the latest science and health headlines and consider signing up with tech media companies to receive regular email updates.
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mental health support
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health, so luckily technology recognizes that. While it is always recommended that you seek the right professional advice for any mental health condition, any little extra support is welcome. There’s no shortage of mental health mobile apps, ranging from apps dedicated to suicide prevention, general mental wellness, cognitive behavioral therapy, addiction support, habit trackers, and many, many more. We still cannot guarantee that such apps are always professionally regulated, so be sure to do your research before downloading them to your device. Fortunately, researchers are working to establish guidelines for mental health apps, and the American Psychiatric Association is designing an advisory system to evaluate and rate these apps.
Conclusion
Health technology has come a long way; not only in terms of what can be achieved medically, but also how it can be achieved. Advances in smart technology have made it possible for people to undergo medical evaluations from the comfort of their own homes.
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Source: HIS Education