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Hans India
2 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Whoop 5.0 vs 4.0? What's The Difference?
Fitness trackers are becoming increasingly popular day by day. These days, even people who aren't into fitness want a fitness tracker because it's not just about the steps but about being informed and motivated. If you are someone who is into fitness, then the Whoop fitness tracker is something you must have heard of. This smart wearable is designed to monitor your body's performance day and night. After the success of Whoop 4.0, the brand is back with its latest version, the Whoop 5.0. But with the launch of Whoop 5.0, many are asking the big question: What's new compared to Whoop 4.0? Read more to know the major difference between Whoop 5.0 and 4.0, and what remains the same. Better Bluetooth Connection One of the major problems in Whoop 4.0 was its connection issues, especially when syncing with fitness apps or smartwatches. With 5.0, those problems are largely fixed as it has been upgraded to dual-band Bluetooth. In simple words, it connects more smoothly and reliably to your phone and other devices. More Accurate Tracking in Tough Conditions Whoop 4.0 faced some tracking issues during intense workouts. Whoop 5.0 brings improved heart rate tracking, even during intense workouts. Whether you're running, cycling, or doing high-intensity training, you'll get more accurate readings thanks to upgraded sensors. Better Compatibility with Other Devices Fitness lovers often use multiple gadgets. Whoop 5.0 makes it easier to pair with devices like smartwatches, gym equipment, or apps like Apple Health and Strava. This wasn't as smooth on the 4.0 version. Same Design The sleek, screenless design of Whoop made heads turn and became its identity. That's the reason the brand decided not to bring major changes to the design. It's light, comfortable, and meant to be worn all day and night and even in the shower. Battery Life Remains the Same Both Whoop 4.0 and 5.0 offer around 4–5 days of battery life, which is pretty impressive considering they track you 24/7. You still get the handy on-the-go battery pack, so you don't need to take it off to charge. The Main Question – Should You Upgrade? If you are already using the Whoop 4.0 and it works well for you, then the upgrade is not really necessary. But if you want better connectivity, improved accuracy, and a smoother experience with your other fitness devices, Whoop 5.0 is a smart move.
Business Wire
22-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
MedX Health Corp. Names John Gevisser as Chief Executive Officer
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MedX Health Corp. ('MedX' or the 'Company') (TSXV: MDX), the global leader in teledermatology solutions, confirms the appointment of John Gevisser as the Company's Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Gevisser previously held the position of Chief Digital Officer at Health Partners Group, the United Kingdom's largest provider of occupational health services, where he led the company's technology and data strategy. He also oversaw their strategic partnerships and operationalized MedX's UK pilot programs. Before that, he served as Vice President of Growth & Development at Vitality Group in the United States, where he was responsible for commercializing Vitality's direct-to-consumer network and managing its global partnership with Apple Health and Apple Watch. Vitality operates the world's largest wellness platform. As MedX's CEO, Gevisser will focus on expanding MedX's international footprint, advancing the commercialization of its technology platform, and accelerating revenue-generating opportunities. 'John brings deep expertise in digital health and a global perspective that will prove invaluable as we scale MedX's operations,' said Mike Druhan, MedX President, Dermatology Services. 'His ability to execute international growth strategies and navigate an evolving healthcare landscape positions MedX for long-term success.' 'Skin cancer is a largely preventable condition, and employers and insurers are increasingly adopting preventative strategies to reduce the costs of workplace absenteeism,' said John Gevisser. 'As a former client, I saw firsthand how seamlessly MedX's hardware and software delivered peace of mind and fast-tracked access to dermatologists for hundreds of UK employees. This non-invasive technology platform is highly scalable, so the goal is to make this technology available to the at-risk population through occupational healthcare and insurance providers globally. The true strength of MedX lies not only in the speed of its assessments but also in the clinical accuracy of its results. These are exciting times for MedX as its unique solution to at-risk patients in the workplace is gaining market acceptance.' While passing over the CEO role to Mr. Gevisser, Stephen Lockyer will remain as President of MedX. 'The Board and shareholders of MedX are immensely grateful to Stephen, who stepped up as a Director, CEO and President in 2023 and has been a very significant contributor to the development and advances made by the Company since that time,' said Ken McKay, Chairman of the Board. About MedX Health Corp. MedX Health Corp., headquartered in Ontario, Canada, is a leader in non-invasive skin assessment and teledermatology. Its proprietary SIAscopy® technology, integrated into the DermSecure® platform, enables pain-free, accurate imaging of skin lesions for rapid dermatologist review. These products are cleared by Health Canada, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Therapeutic Goods Administration and Conformité Européenne, for use in Canada, the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the European Union and Turkey. MedX's advanced telemedicine platform enables healthcare professionals to quickly and accurately assess suspicious moles, lesions, and other skin conditions through its proprietary imaging technology, SIAscopy®, and its secure, cloud-based patient management system, DermSecure®. SIAscopy® is the only technology capable of capturing five high-resolution images, including four spectrophotometric scans that penetrate 2mm below the skin's surface. Visit: Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. This Media Release may contain forward-looking statements, which reflect the Company's current expectations regarding future events. The forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties.
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Katie Thurston Gives Candid Look at Being in ‘Medically Induced Menopause' at 34 Amid Cancer Battle
Former Bachelorette Katie Thurston is opening up about a rarely discussed side effect of her stage IV breast cancer battle. 'What it's like to have hot flashes due to medically induced menopause,' Thurston, 34, wrote via her Instagram Stories on Sunday, July 20, sharing a screenshot of her Apple Health chart. Per a screenshot, Thurston spent eight hours and 54 minutes in bed, but she was only asleep for just over six hours. 'I have the option to add a prescription to the routine of meds I'm on, but tbh I'm just simply scared,' Thurston wrote in her caption. 'Every added pill comes with a new risk for side effects. But, I might be reaching my breaking point when it comes to quality of life.' Katie Thurston Details How Intimacy With Husband Jeff Arcuri Has Changed Since Breast Cancer Battle She continued, 'I'm always tired and uncomfortable.' Thurston was diagnosed with breast cancer in February, later discovering that the malignant tissue had spread to her liver, which elevated her diagnosis to stage IV. In order to adequately treat her specific type of cancer, doctors had to put her body into early menopause. 'Slept like s*** because I'm now in medically induced menopause, which means I get hot flashes,' she said in a social media video posted in May. 'Tonight I have to be social so I figured I would ease into that by being social with you guys during the day. In the meantime, show you kind of what a normal day looks like for me.' She added at the time, 'My lips have been chapped for what feels like two weeks straight. And so it's this game of, like, catch-up and trying to just make sure I get enough water. Which I was already bad at before medication and now it's like a true task every day to force myself to consume water. So, good morning!' Before Thurston went into menopause, she did a round of in vitro fertilization and froze embryos. 'I'm basically putting my ovaries into a temporary menopausal state (I like to say hibernation) to protect them from chemo,' Thurston said in a March Instagram update. 'It will also reduce estrogen production, which is particularly important in hormonereceptor-ER+/PR+ breast cancer as estrogen can fuel cancer growth.' A Timeline of Former Bachelorette Katie Thurston's Breast Cancer Battle: From Diagnosis to Treatment Thurston and her husband, Jeff Arcuri, also plan to use a surrogate to carry any future children down the line. Us Weekly exclusively confirmed earlier in March that the pair tied the knot. 'We were wanting to plan a wedding and there's a lot of emotions that come in with chemo and the impact and the health and we don't know what the next year looks like,' Thurston told Us. 'And one night he said, 'I want to show you that I still love you and that I'm here to stay. I'll get married to you tomorrow.' We flew our parents in from Michigan and Washington State. We got our marriage license and a friend is just gonna marry us.'
CNET
14-07-2025
- Health
- CNET
This New App Wants to Help You Track Your Sun Exposure
The founder of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, has a bright idea that he's released as a beta app: Sun Day, for tracking your exposure to the sun. The app is free to testers and so far contains basic information such as sunrise, sunset and the UV index in order to assess a user's potential burn limit time and, as the app description says, "track your Vitamin D from the sun." Dorsey is currently testing UI updates and a solar noon notification, according to the app notes. In the app, users can describe the type of clothing they're wearing, such as shorts and T-shirts or swimwear, and Fitzpatrick skin type, which classifies how quickly you'll burn. People tend to think about sun exposure and protections like sunscreen most during the summer, when the sun is strongest and the days are long and when they're heading to the beach or out gardening, golfing or otherwise getting in quality sun time. The iOS app asks permissions to connect to some Apple Health data when the app is installed. Dorsey announced an iOS Test Flight app, Sun Day, on Sunday, with a post on X (former Twitter). Dorsey also recently released Bitchat, a private messaging client that uses Bluetooth as its communication platform. Although it's meant to be a secure, private app, some users have flagged Bitchat for potential security flaws that are still being tested.
NDTV
12-07-2025
- Health
- NDTV
Apple's New AI Model Can Detect Pregnancy With 92% Accuracy: Study
Apple's latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) model can now identify pregnancy with 92 per cent accuracy, using behavioural data collected from iPhones and Apple Watches, according to a new study. The study titled "Beyond Sensor Data: Foundation Models of Behavioral Data from Wearables Improve Health Predictions" revealed that the new AI model could detect certain health signs such as sleep quality, heart rate variability, mobility, and other high-level metrics. The Wearable Behaviour Model (WBM) could also track changes in certain health conditions during pregnancy. Over 2.5 billion hours of wearable data were used to train a new foundation model, which they demonstrated could match or even surpass the performance of prior models based on low-level sensor data. Researchers created a pregnancy dataset using data from 430 pregnancies, ending in either a vaginal or cesarean delivery. The WBM collected data from the Apple Health app, HealthKit, and heart rate sensor data (PPG). The data revealed that the nine months leading up to childbirth and one month after delivery were "positive" weeks, as women were likely going through physiological changes related to pregnancy or postpartum recovery. The other times were marked as "negative" weeks, said the study. Researchers also collected data from over 24,000 women under 50 who were not pregnant as part of the study to bring more accuracy to the results. Apple Watch collects a lot of raw sensor data, but that data can be noisy and hard to understand. The study said, "Unlike raw sensors, these higher-level behavioural metrics are calculated using carefully validated algorithms derived from the raw sensors. These metrics are intentionally chosen by experts to align with physiologically relevant quantities and health states." The new WBM model shows clear data by tracking and predicting health changes over time, according to 9to5mac.
