A new drive is urging people to avoid a ‘silent killer’ by getting their blood pressure checked. The three-minute checks with GPs or local pharmacies are a vital tool in detecting high blood pressure, which can lead to heart attack, stroke, heart failure, kidney failure and dementia. “What you don’t know could kill you as this condition, in the vast majority of cases, … [Read more...] about ‘What you don’t know could kill you’ – charity urges blood pressure checks
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Garmin® introduces fenix Chronos the refined GPS timepiece for Athletes and Adventurers
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), has announced fēnix Chronos, a refined collection of unique timepieces available in three high end designs: titanium with brushed titanium band; steel with brushed stainless steel band; and steel with vintage leather band. The fēnix Chronos collection bridges the gap between function and style, combining Garmin’s … [Read more...] about Garmin® introduces fenix Chronos the refined GPS timepiece for Athletes and Adventurers
Garmin® introduces vívosmart® HR+ – a smart activity tracker with wrist-based heart rate plus GPS
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), has announced vívosmart HR+, an activity tracker1 with wrist-based heart rate plus GPS. The vívosmart HR+ adds new features to the company’s popular vívosmart activity tracker product line including GPS, running metrics and Garmin Move IQ™auto activity detection. With Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate technology … [Read more...] about Garmin® introduces vívosmart® HR+ – a smart activity tracker with wrist-based heart rate plus GPS
Over half of Irish adults avoid visiting their GP because of the cost, QUINN-healthcare survey finds
Over half of Irish adults (54%) avoid visiting their GP because of the expense involved, according to a nationwide survey of 1000 adults commissioned by QUINN-healthcare. The figure is highest among females (56%); people in the 35-44 age group (62%); and people living in Dublin (57%). People over the age of 55 are less likely to avoid GP visits for financial reasons. A large … [Read more...] about Over half of Irish adults avoid visiting their GP because of the cost, QUINN-healthcare survey finds