TheBuzzReads.com | Explore Popular Blogs

5 ways to effectively use a smartwatch

Smart gadgets have become a necessity rather than a luxury, and the market is now booming with advanced versions of a new gadget—smartwatches. While they have been around for a couple of years, smartwatch technology has taken a leap forward. Watches are no longer just a tool to tell the time; they can collect data, access the internet, and share insights about the world and your health. Here are ways in which you can use smartwatches:

Take notes
This may be surprising, considering the smartwatch screen is tiny, but taking notes doesn’t always mean you need to type them, does it? Many smartwatches come with an audio-to-text feature that is convenient, effective, and extremely easy to use. This is especially useful if your hands are busy and you cannot stop to write down a brilliant idea. You can simply dictate it to your smartwatch, and the device will add the text to your notes. This can also come in handy if you are commuting and would not like to whip out your notepad or phone for some quick, innovative ideas, say, for a presentation.

Use as a fitness tracker
Your smartwatch is more than a pedometer that tracks your steps every day. There are several more sophisticated functions added to these gadgets that can make your fitness journey trackable and more convenient. You can monitor your heart rate, oxygen levels, calories burnt, sleep cycle, and many other activities. The sleep tracker is especially helpful in understanding how your body functions and when it gets the most sleep, so it can offer data on your deep sleep period. Accordingly, you can adjust your routine and lifestyle to ensure you are making healthy choices. Once you see the data your smartwatch collected, you can evaluate your progress and adopt better fitness habits.

Get on calls
Another convenient feature of smartwatches is that you can take calls or read messages with just a tap. If you are exercising or working on something and do not have your phone on you but have your earphones, you can easily pick up calls on the go. You do not have to miss important calls if you have left your phone in another room or simply can’t find it at a crucial moment. However, remember to pair your smartwatch with the phone to take advantage of this feature.

Set reminders
An easy way to keep a to-do list handy is to have it on your wrist. As a smartwatch is also a fitness and sleep tracker, you can wear it at night. You can use it to set up an alarm on your watch, and it will wake you up as it vibrates on your wrist. This also helps you avoid awfully loud alarm noises in the morning. As you get ready, simply dictate things you need to remember for the day to your smartwatch, and it will set them as reminders. All you have to do now is get reminders and check the tasks off your list without using your phone or laptop. Easy, isn’t it?

Stay updated
You can get all your notifications on your smartwatch, and if you want just the headlines and news snippets, this is the easiest way to do so. You can look at news updates and notifications about calls, messages, apps, and appointments by raising your wrist and getting a glimpse of all the updates.

Several smartwatches in the market can offer these features. For instance, unveiled at the Far Out event by Apple, the Apple Watch Series 8 is one of the most sought-after smartwatches. While it was available for pre-order through online stores earlier, the smartwatch went on sale on September 16, 2022. This crack-, dust-, and water-resistant gadget has exceptional looks, design, and tech. The starting price for the GPS-only version is $399, and the cellular version with GPS costs $499. The Apple Watch Series 8’s body temperature sensing helps you track ovulation and the menstrual cycle. Its sleep app tracks data like REM sleep and core and deep sleep to help you improve your sleeping habits. Additionally, the new crash detection feature connects you to your family and emergency services in an accident.

Popular Reads

Here’s how you can get your allergies detected

How many times have allergies caused you to sneeze every time you take a ride in the open air? Or rashes on coming in contact with a plant? Or swelling as a result of a peanut allergy? Sneezing, running noses, watery eyes, rashes, swelling all these reactions due to allergies can be quite distressing. Allergies are more common and can be caused by various things. The cause of allergies is still unknown, it could be genetic or just a singular development. However, they can be easily detected by just visiting your doctor and undergoing some tests. Read on to know more about what are allergies and how to detect them. What are allergies? The immune system is designed to fight any entrant in the body that it recognizes as foreign. However, at times, the immune system becomes over vigilant and starts fighting foreign entrants that are not harmful. Substances that cause the immune system to react this way are called “allergens”, and when you display symptoms of these interactions, you are diagnosed “allergic” to the substance. Allergens can include plants, grass, pollen, dust, food, animal dander among others. While symptoms like running nose, sneezing, watery eyes, rashes, itching, and others, are all attributed to allergic reactions.

5 frequently asked questions about Alzheimer’s disease

A common form of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease is a debilitating and progressive disease that affects the brain and motor functions of the body. The disease progresses through stages. It begins to affect the regions of the brain that control language, thought, and memory. In most of the cases, it begins with a slight memory loss. In the final stages, Alzheimer’s disease leads to the loss of various abilities including motor skills, speech, and independent movement. Here are a few frequently asked questions about Alzheimer’s. What are the causes? Alzheimer’s disease does not have any definite cause. Research has been unable to conclude whether Alzheimer’s is developed by one cause or multiple ones. The exact cause of the ailment is not yet known. However, there are multiple factors that may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. One of the major causes is ageism. Also, a family history of Alzheimer’s is another major risk. This may lead to the inheritance of genes that cause this disease. Some other possible risk factors that can cause Alzheimer’s include high blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases, and high cholesterol. What are the symptoms? In most cases, the first warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease is a loss of cognitive ability.

Four important steps in anemia management

Hemoglobin is a protein molecule in the red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. Its richness in iron gives blood its red color. Anemia is a condition where a person has low hemoglobin or red blood cell count. From an underlying disease to nutrient deficiencies, there are a lot of factors that contribute to the onset of this condition. There are many forms of anemia. Some of them include: Iron deficiency anemia -This is caused due to low iron levels in the blood. Most common causes of this type of anemia are heavy menstruation or internal bleeding. Vitamin deficiency anemia – This type of anemia is caused by the deficiency of vitamin C, B-12 or folate Aplastic anemia – Damaged stem cells in the bone marrow fail to produce enough red blood cells, leading to aplastic anemia. Sickle cell anemia – This is a condition characterized by the development of abnormal crescent-shaped red blood cells. Hemolytic anemia – This is a blood disorder caused due to premature death of red blood cells. Thalassemia – This is caused due to low amounts of hemoglobin in the blood. The blood disorders vary in duration and severity. Prompt diagnosis, and treatment are important because anemia could also be due to an underlying condition.