What You Should Know:
- Essence Healthcare, a provider of Medicare Advantage (MA) plans forms a new partnership with ŌURA, the maker of the Oura Ring.
- Starting in 2025, eligible Essence MA members will receive a complimentary Oura Ring and a subscription to the Oura App, giving them access to advanced biometric tracking and personalized health insights.
Empowering Members with Data-Driven Insights
This unique benefit, a first for any MA plan, reflects Essence's
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Emteq Labs Unveils World’s First Emotion-Sensing Eyewear for Health and Beyond
What You Should Know:
- Emteq Labs, a pioneer in emotion-recognition wearable technology, has announced the upcoming launch of Sense, groundbreaking eyewear that can detect and analyze emotions in real-time.
- The company also announced the appointment of Steen Strand, former head of Snap Inc.'s hardware division, as CEO.
Sense: A New Era of Emotion-Aware Technology
Sense is the culmination of a decade of research and development by Emteq Labs, led by renowned surgeon and
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Hinge Health Launches Enso 3: A New FDA-Cleared Device for Chronic Pain
What You Should Know:
Today, Hinge Health is announcing Enso 3™, a patented, wireless device that is FDA-cleared and clinically-proven to reduce musculoskeletal pain. One in four people with chronic pain experience sudden spikes that often disrupt their daily activities and compel them to seek relief.The new Enso 3 delivers electrical nerve stimulation that achieves non-invasive, non-addictive pain relief within minutes. First shipments of the new Enso are starting this month, with wider
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Apple Launches AirPods Pro 2: All-in-One Hearing Health Experience
What You Should Know:
- Apple has introduced a groundbreaking new feature for AirPods Pro 2: the world's first end-to-end hearing health experience.
- The innovative solution combines a scientifically validated Hearing Test with a clinical-grade Hearing Aid capability, providing users with a comprehensive tool for managing their hearing health.
Addressing the Hearing Loss Epidemic
Approximately 1.5 billion people worldwide are living with hearing loss, according to the
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Signia Launches Advanced Prescription-Grade Earbuds
What You Should Know:
- Committed to helping hearing care professionals (HCPs) empower people with its breakthrough Integrated Xperience (IX) hearing aid platform, hearing aid innovator Signia has announced Signia Active Pro IX, a cutting-edge category of consumer earbuds that double as prescription-grade hearing aids and bring the power of conversation to even more wearers.
- Integrated Xperience is the world’s only hearing aid platform with RealTime Conversation Enhancement Technology,
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Receives Validation From University of Michigan for Accurate Fitness Tracking
What You Should Know:
- Samsung Electronics and the University of Michigan have announced that the prestigious University of Michigan Human Performance & Sport Science Center (HPSSC) has validated the high accuracy of fitness tracking features on the Samsung Galaxy Watch.
- The Samsung Galaxy Watch, validated by the University of Michigan, provides a powerful tool for anyone seeking to improve their health and fitness. With accurate data and personalized insights, you can
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Ultrahuman Ring AIR Lands in Verizon Stores for Health Tracking
What You Should Know:
- Ultrahuman, a leader in wearable health technology announced the availability of its innovative Ultrahuman Ring AIR in select Verizon stores nationwide.
- By adding the Ultrahuman Ring AIR to its product lineup, Verizon continues to demonstrate its dedication to enhancing the lives of its customers through future-first wearable tech.
Part of a Comprehensive Health Ecosystem
The Ultrahuman Ring AIR joins a comprehensive ecosystem developed by
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Pixel Watch 3 Introduces Loss of Pulse Detection Feature
What You Should Know:
- Google launches Loss of Pulse Detection, a new feature on Pixel Watch 3 designed to save lives.
- The new feature can detect when a user has lost their pulse and automatically place a call to emergency services, providing critical assistance in life-threatening situations.
Loss of Pulse Detection Feature
The feature leverages advanced AI and sensor technology to accurately detect loss of pulse events. By combining signals from the heart rate
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Phonak Introduces World’s First AI-Powered Hearing Aid
What You Should Know:
- Phonak, a leading provider of hearing solutions, unveiled its groundbreaking Audéo Sphere Infinio hearing aid, powered by the innovative Infinio platform.
- The new device features the world's first dedicated real-time AI chip, delivering unprecedented speech clarity in noisy environments.
Audéo Sphere Infinio Overview
The Audéo Sphere Infinio addresses a critical challenge faced by individuals with hearing loss: understanding speech in background
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Fitbit Study Reveals Sleep Duration, Quality, and Consistency Linked to Wide Range of Health Outcomes
What You Should Know:
- A groundbreaking new study published in Nature Medicine has unveiled the profound impact of sleep duration, quality, and consistency on human health.
- Leveraging data from nearly 6.5 million nights of sleep collected from over 6,700 Fitbit users, researchers have uncovered significant correlations between sleep patterns and a wide range of health outcomes.
Why Sleep Duration and Quality Matters
The study, a collaboration between Vanderbilt
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