Samsung details how Galaxy Watch8 can help you prevent bad health habits
The Galaxy Watch8 series has enhanced ECG technology that can detect ectopic beats - premature heartbeats that often go unnoticed but can lead to arrhythmias, and even stroke or heart failure, if left untreated.
Then there are the vascular load monitoring during sleep and an antioxidant index - both new on the Watch8 series.
The vascular load monitoring uses PPG waveform to judge blood flow and vessel stiffness. Should the Watch8 deem your data troubling, it can then give you tips on lifestyle changes to reduce cardiovascular risk.
This goes hand in hand with bedtime guidance, which tracks your circadian rhythms and sleep pressure to suggest your optimal sleep time.
To give you a 0-100 Antioxidant Index, the Watch8 measures the carotenoids in your skin to gauge your fruit and vegetable intake.
Samsung uses all of this data for early detection of issues and for forming long-term wellbeing.
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