One UI 8 update: Samsung Galaxy Watches to get new health features

Samsung has announced to roll out the new One UI 8 update withg several new health features to all the eligible Galaxy Watches later this year.

Besides ECG to detect for atrial fibrillation (AFib), Blood Pressure reading and IHRN (Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification) capabilities, the Galaxy Watches come with advanced BioActive sensor. It is capable of offering advanced glycation end products (AGEs) index.

It provides deep insights into body’s metabolic health and biological ageing, which are strongly influenced by the overall lifestyle and dietary habits of the user.

Now, with the new One UI 8 update, Samsung will bring more value-added features to help users develop healthier habits.

New features include bedtime guidance, vascular load, running coach and antioxidant index.

With the bedtime guidance, it will observe the user's lifestyle including physical activities all day and sleep pattern. Based on that, it recommends optimal bedtime and offers reminders to help users stay consistent with routine.

The vascular load feature tracks the vascular system of the body. It vascular veins carry blood throughout the body to deliver oxygen and nutrients while removing waste, making it a key indicator of heart health. While awake, vascular veins will be active and sleep, stress on the vascular system should naturally decrease. However, excessive fluctuations may negatively impact cardiovascular health.

Samsung One UI 8 brings Vascular load feature.

So, vascular load information will offer valuable insights on user's lifestyle components such as sleep, exercise and stress. And, this information can be helpful in changing the lifestyle to become fitter and better.

If a user is praticing for marathon without any guide they have high chances of going overboard and tearing calf muscles in the legs. So, with tge Running Coach feature, the Galaxy Watch via Samsung Health app can help users train safely for marathons through optimised intensity and injury-preventive routines.

Samsung Running Coach feature.

Just by wearing the Galaxy Watch and running for 12 minutes, it can deliver performance analysis and a running level score from 1 to 10. Based on this data, a detailed training plan is generated to support completion of a 5K, 10K, half marathon or full marathon. As users complete sessions, they level up and unlock their next running challenge, the company said.

Samsung One UI 8 update brings Antioxidant Index feature to Galaxy Watches.

With the One UI 8 update for the Galaxy Watches, Samsung will activate the Antioxidant Index feature. It uses an industry-first feature to assess carotenoid levels in just five seconds via an advanced, light-activated BioActive Sensor.

It should be noted that Antioxidants, compounds found in many fruits and vegetables, neutralise the free radicals to help prevent chronic illness and support healthy aging.

With the new feature, user will be able improve their fitness and actively look for right foods to slow their aging and lead a long healthier life.

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