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Tech Tuesday: Monitor Health with Smartwatches
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November 12, 2024
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It’s Tuesday, and today we’re diving into how smartwatches can help you keep tabs on your health in the most convenient way possible. As always, we have exciting deals, tips, and more to brighten your day!
🚨Heads up! It's not the publicly traded tech giant you might expect… Meet $MODE, the disruptor turning phones into potential income generators. Investors are buzzing about the company's pre-IPO offering.1
📲Mode saw 32,481% revenue growth from 2019 to 2022, ranking them the #1 overall software company on Deloitte’s most recent fastest-growing companies list2 by aiming to pioneer "Privatized Universal Basic Income" powered by technology—not government. Their flagship product, EarnPhone, has already helped consumers earn & save $325M+.
🫴 Mode’s Pre-IPO offering1 is live at $0.25/share — 20,000+ shareholders already participated in its previous sold-out offering. There’s still time to get in on Mode’s pre-IPO raise and even lock in 100% bonus shares3… but only until their current raise closes for good.
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Which tech tool has made the biggest difference in your health and wellness? |
Keeping Tabs on Your Health With Smartwatches
Ever thought your watch could do more than just tell time? These days, smartwatches are like tiny health gurus strapped to your wrist! Let's dive into how these nifty gadgets can help you keep an eye on your well-being in the most convenient way possible.
Heart Rate Monitoring
Remember when you had to go to the doctor to check your heart rate? Now, you can just glance at your wrist! Smartwatches like the Apple Watch Series 8 and the Fitbit Sense 2 continuously monitor your heart rate, alerting you if something seems off.
Sleep Tracking
Ever wake up feeling tired and wonder why? Smartwatches can help decode your sleep patterns. The Samsung Galaxy Watch5 tracks your sleep stages and even offers tips for better snoozing.
Fitness Tracking
Whether you're taking a leisurely stroll or gearing up for a marathon, smartwatches track your activity levels. Models like the Garmin Forerunner 255 are perfect for helping you stay motivated and hit your fitness goals.
ECG and Blood Pressure Monitoring
Keeping an eye on your heart’s rhythm has never been easier. Some smartwatches, like the Samsung Galaxy Watch5, offer ECG features and even blood pressure monitoring in certain regions (check availability in your area!).
Oxygen Saturation (SpO2) Monitoring
Curious about how well your body is absorbing oxygen? Devices like the Fitbit Versa 4 measure your blood oxygen levels, which can be particularly handy during high-altitude adventures or just for general health insights.
So, next time you glance at your wrist to check the time, remember—your smartwatch could be your new health sidekick! From tracking your heartbeat to analyzing your sleep, these devices make staying on top of your health feel like less of a chore and more like having a personal wellness coach with you at all times.
Yesterday’s Poll Results - What’s your favorite way to make some extra cash in retirement?
Getting a part-time job was the top answer for how RH members make some extra cash in retirement with over 40% of the vote, followed closely by investing and dividends (nearly 30%).
Thanks to the many of you who vote and comment every day. Let’s get the voices of American seniors heard!
Our Favorite Comments:
“I work part time at a family owned funeral home in my hometown. It is so heartwarming. Knowing that we help families at their hardest times is rewarding.”
“I'm a retired COTA and would like to apply for a part time job.”
“We actually do many of these in order to secure our financial future which allows us to stay in our comfort zone. I have a per diem job, I also have a different interest from my part time income, where I sell my creative craft. We rent an income property on VRBO and have investments that also bring us dividends.”
“I haven't reached that point yet. I've considered a part time job and selling items, but not sure about how/ where to sell yet.”
While we can’t publish them all, we do read and appreciate every comment. Some comments are edited to make room for more contributions.
Apple’s recent $3T valuation has spurred a series of impressive raises among smartphone innovators — and $MODE’s pre-IPO offering1 is no exception. It’s now live at $0.25/share — lock in up to 100% bonus shares3 while the raise lasts.4
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Advertiser’s Disclosures
1 Mode Mobile recently received their ticker reservation with Nasdaq ($MODE), indicating an intent to IPO in the next 24 months. An intent to IPO is no guarantee that an actual IPO will occur.
2 The rankings are based on submitted applications and public company database research, with winners selected based on their fiscal-year revenue growth percentage over a three-year period.
3 A minimum investment of $1,950 is required to receive bonus shares. 100% bonus shares are offered on investments of $9,950+.
4 Please read the offering circular and related risks at invest.modemobile.com. This is a paid advertisement for Mode Mobile’s Regulation A+ Offering.
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