McGreals Health has launched the innovative Defend 400 as the next generation model to their range of Novaerus air cleaning devices. Using pioneering patented NanoStrike™ air disinfection technology it inactivates 99.9% of all airborne viruses, bacteria and fungi including Sars-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) and mitigates odours, pollen and mould spores to support user’s health and wellbeing all year round.
The medical grade and portable Defend 400 has a four-stage pathogen inactivation and filtration – the NanoStrike system inactivates while the use of medical-grade filters capture nanosized pathogens in the air, providing advanced rapid air dis-infection and purification to users. The Irish-designed Defend 400 advances indoor air quality (IAQ), is FDA approved and CE marked. Those suffering from respiratory diseases and allergies have seen a positive benefit from using Novaerus devices and its use has also shown to reduce absenteeism* in the workplace.
Deirdre Devitt, CEO of Novaerus by McGreals Health, which distributes the devices in Ireland, said: “We are delighted to be adding the Novaerus Defend 400 to our product portfolio. Indoor air quality has become an essential health and safety component across all businesses and organisations in every sector. Providing clean air is a priority, especially when we know that indoor air can be up to twice, even five times** more polluted than outdoor air. As we’ve learnt, this can lead to illnesses and infections, but we also know that it can reduce cognitive function which impacts productivity levels in the workplace. Clean air technology can play a central role to support everyone’s wellbeing and comfort levels whether they are at home, at work or in any indoor setting.”
The Novaerus range of portable air cleaning devices are available in four sizes (NV 200, NV 800, Defend 400 and Defend 1050) catering for small to large spaces. Developed by WellAir, the Novaerus devices are sold in 72 countries worldwide, supporting all sectors with additional frontline protection without generating any harmful by-products to clean the air 24/7. The Defend 400 is available from €6,500 (ex VAT). For more information visit www.novaerus.ie.
McGreals Health, distributor of Novaerus NanoStrike™ technology in Ireland are the Official Clean Air Partner to Leinster Rugby.
Signify Health a leading U.S. value-based healthcare platform that leverages advanced analytics, technology, and nationwide healthcare provider networks, today announced the opening of a new technology centre that is expected to create more than 125 new technology innovation roles in Galway during the next two years.
The technology centre – which will be located in Galway City – will drive technology innovation for Signify Health as it changes how U.S. healthcare is paid for and delivered so that people can enjoy more healthy, happy days at home.
Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise Trade & Employment, Leo Varadkar TD said: “I’m really pleased Signify Health has chosen Galway City for its new Technology Centre. It’s a real boost to the city and will create over 125 new jobs by 2024. This investment is a testament to all Galway has to offer and the company can expect to draw from a deep pool of talent and expertise when recruiting for these new jobs. I wish the Signify Health team the very best in this exciting new chapter.”
Founded in 2017, Signify Health is a technology-enabled services company whose mission is to lead the transformation of the U.S. healthcare system to one that aligns payors, providers and patients to achieve the best health outcomes for individuals. Signify Health currently employs more than 2,000 people in the U.S., and has a national mobile network of approximately 10,000 credentialed physicians and nurse practitioners.
“The team at our Galway technology centre will be designing solutions that solve some of U.S. healthcare’s most difficult and elusive problems,” said Josh Builder, Chief Technology Officer, Signify Health.“Our success will depend on being able to apply a diverse set of experiences to the challenges we face in enabling a patient-centric, cloud-based environment that brings healthcare wherever health happens. We know first-hand that Ireland is home to professionals who not only have the experience we need, but who are energised by opportunities to make a meaningful difference in healthcare, and we are excited to now also call the West of Ireland home.”
For its first phase of recruiting, Signify Health is seeking candidates to fill a range of roles in product management and software engineering as well as scrum masters.
IDA Ireland CEO Martin Shanahan said: “Today’s announcement by Signify Health is a significant one for Ireland’s growing InsureTech sector and is an endorsement of the high quality of talent available in Galway and the West Region. This announcement is an exemplar of IDA Ireland’s continued commitment to winning jobs and investment in regional locations. I wish Signify Health every success with this investment.”
To explore career opportunities at Signify Health’s new technology centre go to signifyhealth.com/ireland
A reliable fitness tracking watch can help you get better sleep, become more active, and become more aware of your physical activity and habits. But finding the best one for your needs, your budget, and your fitness goals can be as overwhelming as trying a new sport or getting back into shape!
The best health or fitness smartwatch for you will depend on these and other factors but can help guide you into the best options for how you get in steps or activity. The advancements in the tracking and monitoring abilities of these watches can also help guide your shopping decision.
1. Apple Watch Series 6
Apple promises to make your health journey a lot simpler with a few new features and some upgraded existing ones. First up is their Blood Oxygen Level monitor which works with infrared and LED lighting on the sensor to measure your levels through the layers of skin! The second cool new feature for the Apple Series 6 is its ECG monitor. And when you combine the two new features with the upgraded existing ones, you are left with a smartwatch that can handle 32 GB of music, audiobooks, or podcasts; sleep tracking; underwater workouts; and customization.
2. FitBit Sense
This sleek fitness tracker is top of the list for the number of features included compared to the starting price of $399.95. With this investment into your health you will receive numerous helpful features. Some of the Senses’s nifty health tracking features include a stress management app, sleep tracking, skin temperature reader, guided exercises, and the ability to track your activity all day down to the floors, steps, or calories. The technical features also make this a great choice with 6-day battery life, tap-to-pay capabilities, Google and Alexa connectivity, and reliable GPS.
3. Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
While the name says Samsung, this new Galaxy device is compatible with certain other Android and iOS operating systems/devices. The smartwatches from Samsung are the trackers which resemble real watches the most in appearance, but which come with a load of features focused on your health. One drawback is that this smartwatch is not waterproof, but rather water-resistant. But to make up for this, Samsung created a “military-grade” shell to protect your watch on your most active days. This smartwatch includes all your basic fitness tracking capabilities with reliable GPS.
4. FitBit Versa 3
For a smaller investment into your health and well-being, the Fitbit Versa 3 is a great choice with helpful and motivational tracking features. It also makes for a stylish piece on your arm with several customization options. This smartwatch can get you up and moving with workout GPS maps, heart-rate monitoring, and access to your Spotify controls. The Versa 3 is a great balance of smartwatch and fitness tracking capabilities, is a bit cheaper than some of its counterparts, but is known to be easier to break and to be less durable.
5. Samsung Galaxy Watch 2
The Galaxy makes a good smartwatch option for the same reasons Apple does: they each have a huge existing user-base. There is a good chance any of Samsung’s newer smartwatches are compatible with your phone, and the Galaxy Watch 2 is a more economic option than the newer Apple smartwatches. The Galaxy smartwatch can auto-track your fitness, has decent sleep-tracking abilities (not always the most reliable).
In a world of sports and fitness tech there is something for everyone out there and the most popular is wearables such as smartwatches and fitness bands and much more but what about something totally unique that can hack your metabolism? Well that is what Lumen does and by the time you are finished testing this out you will know if your lungs are in good shape you will have to use it to understand what I mean but we will touch on that as we go along.
The device itself is small and compact with a rubberised texture to it with a magnetic cap and will easily fit in any pocket or bag if you are going to get full use of this you may need to bring it to work or if you work from home it is fine it is a pretty extensive programme to follow and you would be using it several times a day..
The unit comes with its own dock to charge and one charge will last some time and this again depends on how much you will use it but the battery life is quite good and that is not a bad thing when you think about having another device in the house you need to charge.
Once open you download the app which has great tutorials inside which helps and you are good to go and this is a great test to see how good your lungs are too it is effectively like blowing into a peak flow device where you have to keep the ball between the lines for ten seconds and then you have to repeat this again a second time and you get your results..
You also fill in your personal profile this is very intense and there is many fields to complete to get the full end user benefit from the unit.The goal is to burn more fat and you have a daily chart to remind you on a level of 1-5 all in nice graphics too..
Ok so this is not like a fitness tracker where you read the results and jog on you have to input data daily, several times a day and it will become part of your life so to speak to get the desired results .You get a score out of 5 daily depending on what you eat and this in turn will entice you to change your habits and you can adjust your meals and fitness regime to suit if needed..
For the most you will get a morning score and evening score and recommendations and that is all they are is recommendations and it means you may have to adjust your meals and change your carb intake and so on and the goal is to see what score you get daily and after two weeks of testing you will unlock the lumen flex score.
I have not got mine yet as i missed a day here and there over a few weeks testing and simply forgot to bring with me on my travels and being honest as I mentioned it becomes part of you if your into getting results and that is not a bad thing either but when you think of it it is the same as forgetting your phone if you are into it like I was.
Lumen uses a CO2 sensor and flow meter to determine the CO2 concentration in a single breath. This indicates the type of fuel your body is using to produce energy. Lumen is scientifically proven to meet the gold standard of metabolism measurement (RER) in multiple validation studies.
Workout optimization
See if you have enough energy before a workout or if you need to fuel up. Breathe afterwards to see the impact on your body.
Customize your nutrition
Get daily personalized meal plans. Know exactly what to eat and when.
Track your metabolism daily
See how your metabolism is affected by your sleep, physical activity, and nutrition.
Metabolic flexibility
With Lumen’s daily insights, you will improve your metabolism by improving metabolic flexibility: your body’s ability to shift efficiently between using fats or carbs as a source of energy.
Getting to know you
Lumen is calibrated to your unique CO2 range and lung capacity.
Receiving your plan
Lumen provides personalized nutrition recommendations and daily guidance on sleep, diet, exercise and more.
Lumen began with twin sisters Merav and Michal – two Ironman winners, and PhDs in physiology. As scientists and athletes, they were passionate about developing a way to provide personalized nutrition, but knew the only way to measure metabolism was costly and time consuming.
So they teamed up with entrepreneurs with experience building large companies; Daniel, Dror, and Avi, and after two years of R&D, they developed the first Lumen prototype. Lumen measured metabolism in a single breath, in less than a minute, instead of an hour-long test in a lab!
After four years of hard work and hundreds of beta users, the Lumen team launched on Indiegogo. Lumen broke the $1 million threshold on IndieGogo in weeks, and now Lumen is leading the way in bringing personalized nutrition to the entire world.
Overall for me this is more a motivational product and helps keep you in check and the daily breathing tests might be a bit cumbersome for some people out there depending how often you do it but it can help you get a better mindset and achieve goals and for me it gave me better lung capacity i think..
Actigun is a personalized massage gun with an AI Chip installed -it is made for your physical needs and applicable to all your body parts. Once Actigun is started, the AI chip will react to the condition of your muscles and provide the exact percussive strength you need with a humanized-interactive experience. It comes with 4 and 6-speed settings, 20-gear controls, and 5-replaceable massage heads! This being my second such product I can see the rise in popularity with these.
This is an affordable option as there is many out there that can cost much more and there is two models available from the company this being the cheapest option and they are ideal for those into sports percussive massagers which can be great for recovery and maintaining their health. Packed in a nice case too all the fittings you need are present and the battery life on the unit is pretty decent too and it is simple to use with no tech knowledge to get it going with just a power on/off switch with a touch sensitive digital display on top. I have had comments like it looks like a hairdryer or speed gun but this has been said about the previous one I tested and it is what it is for now with the design and there is always some form of tech that looks like something being honest and will be labelled.
This is well built and solid with a matt finish and grippy rubber so you will not let it drop and if you do I would say it will take a beating anyway it is robust all round.
Depending on your needs there is several pieces in the case that can help you out and pretty much everything is covered from the get go. I am no massage gun expert but from trying two models you can feel the benefits it must be said after not using one until now I can see and feel a difference and the benefit these products offer the user. As mentioned there is two options available and there is cheaper out there so I cant compare to those just now as it would be unfair but it is not a bad price to pay but there is more expensive ones and being honest it is hard to tell just what the differences is between those and the two I have tried unless I test them personally but for your money hear you cant really complain.
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What do you get in the case
6 MASSAGE HEADS INCLUDED
M & L Ball Head for bigger muscle groups, like arms, thighs, back, buttocks and calves.
U-Shaped Head for massaging the neck, spine, and Achilles.
Rubble Gas Head for all parts of the body.
Flat Head for muscle relaxation on all parts of the body
Bullet Head for deep tissue
WHAT IS PERCUSSION THERAPY?
Percussive therapy is popular in the world of physical therapy and derives its benefits from penetrating deep into the muscle
tissue with a series of rapid, concentrated pulsating strokes. This type of therapy can help increase range of motion, treat muscles, and promote healthy circulation (results may vary from person to person), the best way to benefit from percussive therapy is with a percussive therapy device such as Actigun-the smartest and most affordable percussion massager.
Gain back control of your body with Actigun, the smartest and most affordable percussion massager!
The world-renowned fitness guru Mr Motivator (68) has announced the launch of Mr Motivator’s Club in Ireland – a brand-new online health and fitness programme created in association with Irish EdTech company, Olive Group. This new platform offers a holistic approach to health and wellbeing and extends his trademark motivation beyond the physical to include expert advice on sensible eating and mental fitness.
Mr Motivator’s Club is suitable for members of all ages and abilities but is particularly geared towards those who Mr Motivator describes as “forgotten groups”- older people, inactive people, children, people with general health issues and those with mobility issues.
The CLUB’s concept, exercise and sensible eating plans have been developed and endorsed by Dr Kathy Fulcher, Ireland’s leading exercise physiologist and nutritionist.
Members have access to a host of content which will be updated each month, including live and recorded fitness classes, sensible eating plans, mindfulness, and mental health tips and techniques.
Mr Motivator aka Derrick Evans MBE
Mr Motivator is also joined by a number of other “Motivators”- health and wellness industry specialists who will offer their own breakout sessions. The “Motivators” have been hand-picked to allow the CLUB to offer classes including Yoga, Pilates, muscle toning, general fitness, music therapy, mental workouts, HITT, and of course, Mr Motivator’s trademark lycra-clad workout classes.
Workouts are broken into manageable 6/12/18/24-minute segments and many of the instructors have been selected for their experience of working with older people. Many of Mr Motivator’s classes include his wife, Palmer, who performs all the exercises from a chair, demonstrating how you can still take part if you have any mobility issues.
Chat rooms and real-life stories also help to grow a community that supports each other from the comfort of their own homes.
Members fill out a questionnaire to receive a personalised health, wellbeing and fitness plan that will be suitable for all ages and all fitness levels. A colour-coded system helps members move to more advanced classes as they improve to enhance their own fitness and health, helping to avoid injuries and keeping the routines fresh and exciting.
Mr Motivator says:“The most important thing you can have is an independent, healthier you. You must not underestimate the impact that exercise can have on your mental and physical wellbeing.
There is a curative power to exercise and those who are least active stand to benefit the most from their health and happiness. Your wellbeing is a way of life and I want to get everyone all-across Ireland and the UK moving and feeling good again.”
Dr Kathy Fulcher, Ireland’s leading physiologist and nutritionist says:“After this incredibly tough year, we are even more passionate about improving the Nation’s wellbeing. With a personalised plan, feedback on progress, membership incentives, and access to expert advice, we expect everyone, whatever their fitness level, to see an improvement in their quality of life.”
It is of utmost importance that the information about the conditions of a patient’s health is continually available and accurately documented. So, they can be well tracked and guide the physician’s decisions in treating the patient. Information that is recorded on paper is not reliable and causes a delay in data entry. Patient monitoring devices help ensure that the healthcare professional has easy access to updated information about a patient’s health status, especially vital signs.
Patient monitoring accessories are sophisticated devices that ensure that the information about a patients’ health status is always available and accessible to medical professionals. Besides the ones found within hospital buildings, some are automated to work with mobile devices and operating systems, while others are designed as wireless wearable devices. They are especially needed for patients with chronic or terminal diseases. Inthis article, we would be exploring the benefits.
Easy Access to Information
By providing full and easy access to data about a patient’s health, patient monitoring devices ensure that decisions reached concerning treatment and care are well informed. Also, speed up the recovery time of the patient.
Error Reduction
An error in the recording of a patient’s vital signs, for instance, can result in wrong dosage or therapy, which may lead to worsened health conditions or death of the patient. This has been a common case with hospitals that lack the automated structure of recording data on the health of patients. Some handwritings get misinterpreted or illegible while in other cases, some details are not recorded and are ignored until they lead to severe complications. According to statistics, 10-25% of patient information that is manually recorded contains errors. Patient monitoring devices ensure that medical professionals are updated with accurate facts to reduce cases of errors to the barest minimum.
Remote Solution
Some patient monitoring systems and devices have been designed and automated to make it possible for medical professionals and caregivers to gain access to patient data while the patients are comfortably convalescing at home. This helps save the unnecessary time and costs of sleeping on hospital beds or constantly visiting the hospital. Some of these machines have been designed to work with mobile devices and applications. This makes the system friendly and easy to use by the medical practitioners and patients. An app or a wireless device designed as a bracelet is a good idea for progressive recovery without stress.
Reduced Costs and Saved Time
Patient monitoring accessories save or totally remove the time spent on manually transcribing patient data on paper charts or spreadsheets. This is to ensure that the healthcare professionals spend vital time attending to the patients and to improve efficiency and the health condition of the patient.
This also saves a lot of money spent on treatment. Healthcare is expensive and gets more expensive with time. By providing the medical professionals with updated patient information, the diagnosis, and treatment of the patient will not only be speedy and accurate, but it will also save the patient unnecessary expenses on repeated appointments, medical tests, and staying in the hospital for a long period.
The famous mobile app Yuka finally comes to Ireland! For months now, Yuka has been receiving many requests from Irish consumers asking for the app to be available in Ireland : so we did it! Yuka allows you to scan the barcodes of food and personal care products and instantly see their impact on your health. An overall rating along with more detailed information help you to quickly understand the analysis of each product scanned. When a product has a negative impact on your health, Yuka also recommends similar but healthier alternatives.
We are 100% independent Product reviews and recommendations of healthier alternatives are done in an impartial way via analysis of our database to determine the highest scoring similar products. No brand or manufacturer can influence our recommendations in any way. Furthermore, there is no in-app advertising. Yuka generates revenue from the premium version that offers access to additional features, as well as from its online Nutrition Program (currently only in French).
Worldwide success Launched in France in January 2017, Yuka now has 18 millions users and is available in 8 other countries : Ireland, UK, Canada, the United States, Belgium, Switzerland, Spain and Luxembourg. Five million barcodes are being scanned on Yuka every day.
Proven impact on users and brands A recent survey (https://yuka.io/en/social-impact/) of 230 000 Yuka users showed that Yuka not only helps users make more informed choices, but also contributes to put nutrition at the heart of the consumer’s concerns again. Many brands have responded to this increased consumer awareness by reformulating their products with healthier ingredients.
An extensive database Yuka has been building its own database which currently has 1.5 million products registered (including 70% of food products and 30% of cosmetic products). Yuka recognizes 80% of the products available in Ireland. For those that aren’t in Yuka’s database, users have the possibility to add them by submitting product information and uploading pictures of the label into the app. This will allow Yuka to have an even more comprehensive database of products sold in Ireland. A tight control system has been put in place to ensure the information that appears in the app is correct.
Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) is responsible for the delivery of acute paediatric services for children, provided in the three Dublin children’s hospital locations at Crumlin, Temple Street and Tallaght and a paediatric outpatient and urgent care centre based on the campus at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown.
With over 4,000 people working in CHI across five locations, most are not desk-based; communication and sharing information has therefore been a challenge. The development of the new organisation, bringing three hospitals together into one on 1 January 2019 and the opening of CHI at Connolly in July 2019 also increased the need to communicate better and to engage teams through these organisational and cultural changes.
To meet the challenges, Trevor Murphy, Director of Human Resources started to look at ways in which staff and management in individual hospitals and the change programme could more effectively communicate and share information with each other.
The need for effective communication and information sharing reached a critical point with the spread of COVID-19 bringing new challenges to CHI to communicate in a timely and pervasive means with their staff. Trevor evaluated several options before deciding to proceed with Thrive. Within three weeks, CHI were up and running, using Thrive’s communication platform and app, which has be branded ‘MyCHI’, with ongoing assistance from the Thrive team.
Commenting on the new app for staff MyCHI, Trevor Murphy, Director of Human Resources said; “A massive and sincere thanks to all the Thrive team for ‘the can do’ attitude in assisting us in launching our employee app MyCHI. It is hugely welcomed by all as a great support for communicating key and important updates, information and supports for our staff at this very difficult time.
The initial feedback from staff has been overwhelmingly positive and we are excited to roll it out to our staff across all our sites, in particularly those who are working remotely due to the current guidelines on physical and social distancing
With our programme for change in preparation for our move to the new children’s hospital and the current health crisis we are facing, there has never been a more important time for us to ensure our colleagues are connected, sharing and receiving important information and feel fully supported and recognised.
Team Thrive are delighted to help and welcome CHI as a new client and we look forward to working with their team to ensure their employee communications app is engaging and reaching all team members in these challenging times.”
James Scott CEO, Co-Founder of Thrive said; “During this time of uncertainty, effective communication is vital. We are so happy that the Thrive platform and app are genuinely helping people and organisations during this challenging time. We have made adjustments to our contracts and pricing in order to be as flexible as possible to help as many organisations as we can and are delighted to have CHI join our client base.”
