Monitor These Four Health Factors to Promote Longevity

Monitor These Four Health Factors to Promote Longevity

By Melissa White Davis, VP Global Marketing Digital Health, EarlySense –

Studies show that women live longer than men, but despite this fact, women still need to make health a priority. It is crucial to find balance in your lifestyle and make decisions that help maintain your resilience for the sake of your livelihood and those you care for.

One of the best ways to prolong your life is to listen to your body – literally. The good news is your body tells you what it needs every day, you just need the proper tools to decode its meanings.

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Health trackers can monitor your body’s vitals and provide an accurate snapshot of your health data. They share insights on what health decisions you can make to prevent illness and live your best, healthy life.

Check out our list of top four health factors to monitor and learn more on why tracking your health and the health of others can be an important and empowering lifestyle addition:  

Heart Rate:

According to the American Heart Association, the average resting heart rate is between 60 and 100 beats per minute, depending on your age, gender, and overall health. Monitoring your heart rate while you sleep is one of the most accurate indicators of overall cardiac health. A sudden increase in heart rate at rest might indicate an oncoming illness. By improving your overall fitness, you should see your resting heart rate decrease. For anyone taking blood pressure medication and looking to prevent heart disease, monitoring your heart rate and watching for changes can help you take the appropriate measures to take action and alert your doctor.

Breathing:

The average adult breathes 12 to 20 breaths per minute when resting or sleeping. When this pattern is disrupted or has a sudden increase it can indicate an oncoming cold, allergies or a respiratory infection. By tracking your respiratory rate at rest you’ll be more aware of changes and can consult a physician early on to prevent illness. With the number of allergens in the air, someone who already suffers from a respiratory condition can take charge of their health and have a new found peace of mind by understanding their breathing patterns.

Stress Levels:

Another health factor to look out for is stress. Stress is an unavoidable event for all and can lead to unhealthy decisions like diving into a box of sweets late at night or drinking a bit more wine than usual. These habits are tough to break but with positive alternatives, you can minimize stress that can harm your health. Sleep is crucial in rejuvenating the mind and body, therefore partaking in activities that reduce stress, can help you sleep better at night. Choose a routine that works best for you whether it’s taking a 10-minute walk in the evening to catch the sunset, meditating, or listening to calm melodic music. All of these techniques can help you fall asleep faster and leave you feeling refreshed in the morning. Advanced health trackers can give you a daily indication of how effective your relaxation technique is and empowers you to learn what works best for you.

REM Sleep:

According to the 2015 United States of Aging Survey, conducted by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4a), top health concerns for Americans over 60 include memory loss and mental health. The amount of sleep you receive each night or more importantly how much  REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep you receive greatly affects your cognitive ability.

REM occurs in the later part of your sleep cycle, most often the time period when you enter your dreams. This is important because during REM cycles your memory is refreshed. Knowing your sleep cycle can identify where improvements need to be made and whether catching a couple more hours of sleep might be necessary to maximize your mental capacity and memory sharpness. 

Keeping an eye out for all of these factors can be a bit overwhelming, but with health monitors like EarlySense LIVE, you can track heart rate, respiratory rate and your sleep cycle simply by using the monitor while you sleep. The no-contact under-the mattress monitor helps you keep track of your health and will share any fluctuations that require special attention. Best of all EarlySense LIVE gives you the option to share and review health data with others such as family members or caregivers. By adding an automatic, invisible, non-burdensome monitor into your daily sleep routine and tracking family members, you can worry less about the future of your health and your loved ones.

For more information on EarlySense LIVE visit www.livebyearlysense.com. Also available on Amazon.com.

Melissa White Davis is VP Global marketing Digital Health for EarlySense. Davis oversees brand development for the Digital Health division of the company bringing hospital-proven technology to consumers for home use.

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