I have covered quite a few blood pressure monitors over the years. I think it is an important health metric to monitor regardless of age or fitness. We live in a stressful world, and the majority of people in the UK and the US are overweight. Monitoring your blood pressure is a good way to…
Huawei may not have the presence in the western consumer market that they once did, but they still churn out some amazing and often innovative hardware. At IFA, they have launched several new products, with the Watch D being the most interesting. Huawei Watch D with wrist-type ECG and blood pressure monitoring device Launched on…
[Update] Aktiia have confirmed they have no relation to the Valencell, and the Valencell technology seems to be some way off being consumer-ready. After spending most of my twenties being unhealthy I am quite paranoid about heart health. In the UK 63% of people are overweight and 28% obese, so most people should be concerned…
Following on from my review of the excellent Withings Body Cardio scales, I have also been reviewing the Withings BPM Connect. Covid-19 With the Covid-19 pandemic, it has been identified that people overweight are more at risk from the infection. This has led the Government to start a new campaign to help the nation lose…
This is my third blood pressure monitor review in recent months, having recently reviewed both the Braun ActivScan 9 and the Omron Evolv. As highlighted in my other reviews I used to be a stressed, fat heavy drinker that would get palpitations when I tried to sleep. Since then I have always been a bit…
Omron has been the dominant brand in blood pressure monitors for years and has more consumer models on the NHS validated blood pressure monitor list than any other brand I am aware of. The Omron Evolv is one of the models the NHS recommended list and is an attractive all in one unit designed for…