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New York Post
5 days ago
- Health
- New York Post
This wellness band gets to know you from the inside out
Discover startups, services, products and more from our partner StackCommerce. New York Post edits this content, and may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. TL;DR: The GoBe3 Smart Band automatically tracks calories, hydration, sleep, stress, and heart rate—and it's now just $124.99 (reg. $159). For all of us, time is a luxury, and tracking your health shouldn't feel like another side hustle. Whether you're juggling client calls in downtown, hustling through a packed subway platform, or collapsing into bed after a late night, keeping tabs on hydration, sleep, calories, and stress is more wishful thinking than a reality. That's where the GoBe3 Smart Band from HEALBE can actually help, offering a smarter, quieter, more intuitive approach to wellness tracking. And right now, it's available for a limited-time price of $124.99 (normally $159). Advertisement Unlike typical fitness trackers that rely on user input and best guesses, GoBe3 uses a unique blend of bioimpedance, motion, optical, and EDA sensors to gather real-time data from inside your body—no food logging, no hydration apps, no toggling between metrics. Just wear it, and it gets to work. GoBe3 can detect the number of calories you've consumed through food and drink without requiring you to log a thing. It knows when your hydration levels drop and gives you a gentle reminder to rehydrate, all based on your actual physiology, not a generic algorithm. And it doesn't stop there—it tracks your stress responses throughout the day, reads your nervous system activity, and helps you understand when it's time to take a breath and reset. At night, the band continues to work. It monitors your sleep cycles, evaluates quality and restfulness, and even times your morning alarm to wake you during the lightest phase of sleep—no more being jolted awake mid-dream. All of this data is accessible via the sleek HEALBE app, where you can view trends, explore connections between your daily routines and physical responses, and even sync your data with Apple Health or Google Fit. In a world where every second matters and every decision has to count, GoBe3 gives you a tool that's as proactive as you are. For anyone living life at full speed, this is a smart band that respects your time, your brain space, and your need to keep moving forward. And at this price? It's the smartest move you'll make all week. Get a GoBe3 Smart Band while it's on sale for just $124.99 (reg. $159). StackSocial prices subject to change.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
What Medicaid cuts passed by U.S. House could mean for WA
Jen Chong Jewell, the mother of a child with developmental disabilities, speaks at a press conference on proposed cuts to Medicaid alongside Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle on Thursday, May 22, 2025. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard) Washington leaders are warning that at least 194,000 people in the state stand to lose Medicaid coverage under a Republican-backed budget bill that passed the U.S. House early Thursday. Only eight other states could potentially have more residents lose their health insurance from Medicaid than Washington, according to estimates released by Democrats on Congress' Joint Economic Committee. Washington would also lose about $2 billion in federal Medicaid funding over the next four years, Gov. Bob Ferguson said at a press conference Thursday at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. He said 'no rainy-day reserve fund is going to backfill that.' But he stopped short of saying the proposed cuts would necessitate a special legislative session since many of the bill's provisions wouldn't go into effect immediately. The cuts also threaten the livelihood of the state's nursing homes and rural hospitals, officials said. 'Hospitals will close in Washington state, in rural parts of our state and urban parts of our state,' Ferguson said. 'Take that to the bank. That's going to happen. Nursing homes in our state will close.' In light of this, about two dozen Washington state Republican lawmakers, including House Minority Leader Drew Stokesbary, pleaded with the 12-member congressional delegation to avoid cuts that would imperil the state's Medicaid program, known as Apple Health. 'We urge you to protect Medicaid,' they wrote in a letter sent Wednesday. 'We can't afford to lose local health care resources, and our rural communities will not be able to ride out the economic shockwaves that are sure to follow if this program is significantly cut.' The letter marked a departure from Republican lawmakers' tack on federal policy maneuvering, as they've largely remained mum on the potential Medicaid cuts and numerous other hot-button topics since President Donald Trump took office in January. Washington U.S. Rep. Michael Baumgartner, of Spokane, who served previously in the Washington state Senate, took swipes at leaders in Olympia as he touted passage of the House bill on Thursday. 'Elections have consequences and the contrast between leadership in Washington DC and Washington state is stark,' he wrote in a social media post. He went on to slam Ferguson for signing state laws this week that will raise billions in new taxes and also criticized the governor's stance on immigration. 'The American people are getting what they voted for,' he added. The legislation that Republicans in Congress are forging ahead with is sprawling in scope. It would extend tax cuts approved in 2017 during Trump's first term, pump more money toward border security, rework energy permitting and restructure college aid, among other changes. To cut spending in line with their desired tax breaks, House Republicans propose reductions between $600 billion to $700 billion over 10 years to Medicaid, according to Congressional Budget Office estimates. The program, which is run jointly by the federal government and states, provides health care for people who are poor or disabled. Roughly a quarter of Washington residents are covered by Medicaid. The bill squeaked through the House by a single vote, with only Republicans in support. Baumgartner and the other Republican in Washington's delegation, Dan Newhouse, of Sunnyside, both voted for it. Newhouse and Baumgartner's red districts have the highest proportion of Medicaid enrollees in Washington. In a statement, Newhouse defended his vote, saying Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' would implement 'real, common-sense reforms to strengthen the integrity of Medicaid, protecting the program for low-income families, seniors, and those with disabilities.' One of the key changes the bill proposes is a requirement that certain Medicaid recipients prove they are working to qualify for coverage. Specifically, the proposal would require childless adults without disabilities to work, volunteer or attend school for 80 hours per month, with some exceptions. Work requirements would go into effect by the end of 2026, up from the initial 2029 meant to give states time to prepare. Of Washington adults on Medicaid, 70% are working, according to the nonpartisan health research organization KFF. Democrats have universally decried the legislation, framing it as an attempt by Republicans to pay for tax cuts that will deliver outsized benefits to wealthier taxpayers, while undermining safety net programs for lower-income Americans. 'This legislation is a betrayal of Republicans' promise to lower costs for everyday families,' said Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Medina. 'It will rip health coverage away from millions of families while increasing groceries, utilities, and health care bills.' The bill would also punish states like Washington that offer Medicaid-style coverage to immigrants without legal status. Enrollment in Washington's program for immigrants is capped, and it is funded using only state money. For states that offer programs like this, House Republicans want to decrease how much the federal government would pay to cover enrollees who qualify for Medicaid under expanded eligibility stemming from the 2010 Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Hundreds of thousands of Washington adults got Apple Health coverage under that expansion. Over the next decade, this could shift to the state $10 billion in costs the federal government previously covered, according to KFF. The legislation still needs to pass the U.S. Senate before reaching the president's desk. Washington receives over $13 billion in federal funding for Medicaid, according to fiscal year 2023 data from the state Office of Financial Management. The state chips in another $8 billion, one of the largest categories of spending in its operating budget. As of last month, nearly 2 million Washington residents were enrolled in Apple Health, including over 850,000 children, according to the state Health Care Authority, which oversees the program. Jen Chong Jewell's son, Gabriel, is one of them. The Everett 14-year-old has developmental disabilities and has used Medicaid to cover surgeries, therapies and medical equipment. 'I love my son, and I hate that he, along with so many others, are being swept into this narrative about the need to, quote 'eliminate waste, fraud and abuse,'' Chong Jewell told reporters. Also looming is the expiration of expanded tax credits for the Affordable Care Act that allowed more people to purchase insurance. That change and others to the federal health care law could cost another 79,000 residents in Washington their coverage, according to the congressional analysis. Nationwide, this would bring the total to 13.7 million people with lost coverage by 2034. The bill also would stop coverage for gender-affirming care for transgender people and reproductive care through Planned Parenthood. Washington state Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, was among more than 500 legislators across the country who called on congressional leadership this week to preserve Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood services. Meanwhile, cuts to federal food stamp benefits — known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP — would shift $300 million in annual costs to Washington, according to Ferguson's office.
Miami Herald
21-05-2025
- Miami Herald
Apple, Fitbit, and Whoop will not like Oura's new updates
I knew something was off when my Oura step count suddenly tanked a few weeks ago. I was hitting the gym six days a week, walking everywhere, and crushing errands, yet my numbers weren't adding up. It turns out I wasn't imagining things. Related: Oura launches genius features to take on Apple, Fitbit, and Whoop Jason Russell, VP of Consumer Software Product at Oura, later confirmed I was probably part of a small group - just 2 to 4% - affected by a bug that misinterpreted smaller gait patterns. Considering I'm barely five feet tall with shoes completely makes sense. The glitch has since been fixed. But it was just the appetizer. Today's main course? A major software update and new features from Oura. And if you're Apple, Fitbit, or Whoop, you may want to pay closer attention. Today, Oura announced a huge software update doubling down on movement tracking - more accuracy, better functionality, and cleaner user data. Earlier this week, during my interview with Russell, I asked about competitors like Apple, Fitbit, and Whoop. He shrugged. "We actually don't compare ourselves to competitors when it comes to accuracy," he told me. "Instead, we measure ourselves against the medical gold standard." The biggest headline? A revamped, machine-learning-driven, step-counting algorithm brings Oura closer to pedometer-level accuracy. It weeds out false counts - like those accidental steps from typing or motorcycle rides - so your step totals actually reflect real movement. Related: Popular fitness tracker users angry following product launch "Members kept saying, 'I don't trust these numbers,'" Russell explained. "This change restores that trust." Another win: Oura now imports heart rate data from Apple Health and Google Health Connect, fixing gaps in Readiness and calorie tracking. "We think this is going to be a game changer," Russell said. "It's going to help people get credit for the work they're really doing." Other standout upgrades include: Ability to edit or add activities up to seven days prior24/7 activity tracking - even between midnight and 4 active minutes trend view, now with the ability to adjust heart rate zones using your max HRGPS-based running splits for more detailed walking and running insightsPartner integrations with CorePower Yoga, The Sculpt Society, Technogym, and Open One thing's clear: Oura is listening - and making moves. This update packs flashy features, but Oura's real advantage - and market threat to competitors - lies beneath the surface. Russell emphasized Oura's obsessive focus on accuracy. "We're at the optimal spot on your body for accurate heart rate," he said. "We intentionally avoid screens, buzzes, and flashy distractions. Our goal is quiet effectiveness until we have something important to say." Even in tricky metrics such as step count or calories burned, Oura sticks to science. Its sleep tracking matches polysomnography, the clinical gold standard, with 80% accuracy. "All wearables estimate," Russell said. "But we've slashed our margin of error by 61%." That kind of precision isn't just a spec - it's something users can actually trust. As the wearables market grows more crowded, Oura is making a serious push to lead the wellness space. With sharper data, smart partnerships, evolving AI tools, and a fast-growing user base, Oura is positioning itself to pull market share from the major players. And if loyal users like me already feel the improvement, Apple, Fitbit, and Whoop should definitely feel the heat. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
North Wales Live
17-05-2025
- Health
- North Wales Live
Tech review: Homedics Glo Body Analyser Bathroom Scale offers a weighty data package
I am one of those people that stops and starts diets constantly. It's fair to say I need a pairt of scales as much as the next person, and that I should be paying more attention to what they are telling me. Bathroom scales are a fairly bland piece of household equipment, despite the odd attempt throughout history to make them more interesting. As a child of the 80s, I remember we had a set of scales that actually had a piece of carpet on the top of them to match the bath mat. At first I had to google this to make sure I hadn't dreamt it, but yes, this was a thing. Scales had carpet on for comfort, some had a cork topping. We've come a long way from those very strange days. Back in those days scales were just a platform and a magnified dial to see the bad news, these days they are a lot more sophisticated. So much so that I was genuinely quite shocked at the technology and information that is packed into these scales from Homedics. The glass topped design of these scales looks great and they are thin enough to fit under most cabinets or tucked neatly into a draw or cabinet. They also have a really nice backlight which operates via a motion sensor, very useful at night and it looks pretty funky. Metrics can be changed at the touch of a button depending on whether you prefer pounds or kilos. The readings are very quick and calibrated to give you a 100% accurate reading. These are more than just your standard stand on and read the measurement scales. Yes, you can do that, but these offer so much more in terms of the data. An accompanying app can be used in conjunction with the scales, and this is where the magic happens. On here you can set targets and goals, and learn a lot about your measurements. For example it takes the reading, combined with your data, and it gives you readings for things like your body mass, BMI, muscle mass and fat free body weight. With 13 essential body measurements included, it builds a picture of your body and over time the data allows the app to track your progress and help you with real sustainable development. You can also link the device up to things like Apple Health and FitBit, which is really useful if combining with your weight tracking with exercise. This is effectively the next generation of bathroom scales, I'm back on the first rung of my weight loss journey, but I am hopeful that these scales combined with the app, can help me make real progress. Glo Body Analyser Bathroom Scale is available now for £34.99 from the Homedics website, Argos and Amazon. Reviews Amazon user: Excellent scales, it gives you so much more information than you would have from just a regular scale. The only downside to this is that to access that information at your leisure, you do need a mobile device upon which you can download the Glo Homedics app. Amazon user: Without the app though you would be missing out on the features to provide and track other measurements. Luckily for the privacy conscious you can sign into the app as a guest without setting up an account. This is what I chose to do in order to test the unit properly. The scales are very accurate quick to take measurements and the device is attractive to look at. When using the app, it takes around 10 seconds for all the sensors to take a broader set of measurements. These are useful and in particular for goal setting you weight reduction experience. I'd thoroughly recommend this unit, it looks great, works well out of the box in simple modes and has a comprehensive set of other measurements and goal tracking freatures.
Wales Online
17-05-2025
- Health
- Wales Online
Tech review: Homedics Glo Body Analyser Bathroom Scale offers a weighty data package
I am one of those people that stops and starts diets constantly. It's fair to say I need a pairt of scales as much as the next person, and that I should be paying more attention to what they are telling me. Bathroom scales are a fairly bland piece of household equipment, despite the odd attempt throughout history to make them more interesting. As a child of the 80s, I remember we had a set of scales that actually had a piece of carpet on the top of them to match the bath mat. At first I had to google this to make sure I hadn't dreamt it, but yes, this was a thing. Scales had carpet on for comfort, some had a cork topping. We've come a long way from those very strange days. Back in those days scales were just a platform and a magnified dial to see the bad news, these days they are a lot more sophisticated. So much so that I was genuinely quite shocked at the technology and information that is packed into these scales from Homedics. The glass topped design of these scales looks great and they are thin enough to fit under most cabinets or tucked neatly into a draw or cabinet. They also have a really nice backlight which operates via a motion sensor, very useful at night and it looks pretty funky. Metrics can be changed at the touch of a button depending on whether you prefer pounds or kilos. The readings are very quick and calibrated to give you a 100% accurate reading. These are more than just your standard stand on and read the measurement scales. Yes, you can do that, but these offer so much more in terms of the data. An accompanying app can be used in conjunction with the scales, and this is where the magic happens. On here you can set targets and goals, and learn a lot about your measurements. For example it takes the reading, combined with your data, and it gives you readings for things like your body mass, BMI, muscle mass and fat free body weight. With 13 essential body measurements included, it builds a picture of your body and over time the data allows the app to track your progress and help you with real sustainable development. You can also link the device up to things like Apple Health and FitBit, which is really useful if combining with your weight tracking with exercise. This is effectively the next generation of bathroom scales, I'm back on the first rung of my weight loss journey, but I am hopeful that these scales combined with the app, can help me make real progress. Glo Body Analyser Bathroom Scale is available now for £34.99 from the Homedics website, Argos and Amazon. Reviews Amazon user: Excellent scales, it gives you so much more information than you would have from just a regular scale. The only downside to this is that to access that information at your leisure, you do need a mobile device upon which you can download the Glo Homedics app. Amazon user: Without the app though you would be missing out on the features to provide and track other measurements. Luckily for the privacy conscious you can sign into the app as a guest without setting up an account. This is what I chose to do in order to test the unit properly. The scales are very accurate quick to take measurements and the device is attractive to look at. When using the app, it takes around 10 seconds for all the sensors to take a broader set of measurements. These are useful and in particular for goal setting you weight reduction experience. I'd thoroughly recommend this unit, it looks great, works well out of the box in simple modes and has a comprehensive set of other measurements and goal tracking freatures. Alternatives arboleaf Bluetooth Smart Digital
