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It’s Decluttering Time!

After the excess of Christmas, guilt often brings us round to New Year's resolutions. It goes without saying that I'm going to lose weight and become fitter (I've a new Fitbit Blaze to help); spend more time with my family and friends; and not be late for events or appointments. All laudable goals. In addition to these stalwarts of January,

How To Lose Weight

You might be forgiven in thinking that we've moved from a tech blog into a lifestyle magazine but I wanted to share a little of my life from the past 18 months. In late spring last year, I visited my doctor and she pointed out that in the 20 years since I joined her practice, I'd put on over 20

iHealth Blood Pressure Monitor at CES

Jamie chats to Adam about the iHealth blood pressure monitor, an FDA-approved device that uses Bluetooth to transfer health data to a smartphone or tablet. The new version  of the iHealth blood pressure monitor builds takes the original docking device and adds wireless data transfer using Bluetooth. The first version integrated with iOS devices such as iPhones and iPads but

Omron Strapless Heart Rate Monitor

Lifestyle health products are very popular and Jamie Davis looks at one of the amazing healthcare products on show at CES 2013, the new Omron Strapless Heart Rate Monitor. The Strapless Heart Rate Monitor does away with more usual chest belt, replacing it with a device that’s more akin to a chunky wristwatch, which can be worn all day and not just

Fitbit Ultra Counts Those Steps at The Gadget Show

Most of us could do with being a little bit fitter and shedding a few pounds. Fitbit wants to help us achieve that goal by combining technology with peer pressure and our natural competitiveness. The Fitbit Ultra wireless tracker is the 21st century equivalent of a pedometer, recording the steps taken during the day for later upload to your home

Careverge Takes A Social Approach To Health

The fast pace of modern Western life doesn't lend itself to a healthy lifestyle and many of us struggle to keep on top of the weight and exercise regularly, including myself. Careverge can help as a one-stop health and well-being site that brings together fitness, health and support in one place. Careverge's Henry de Phillips talks to Jamie Davis of