iPhone 6 launch -- will HealthKit make our lives healthier?

By: Kriti Saraswat | | Updated: September 9, 2014 11:58 pm

While techies around the world are waiting with bated breath the launch iPhone 6 and the cool new features it will offer, even health professionals and enthusiasts are looking forward to the launch of the closely guarded iWatch and HealthKit which promises to integrate your health information with your phone. It promises to make living healthy easier and give people another excuse to buy this coveted phone. Also Read - 7 reasons why the #BeefBan is good

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According to the buzz around, it will enable users to monitor their pulse, the number of steps they take, their blood pressure and even sleeping patterns which can give you an idea of your general health and well-being. Though there are several such apps already in the market, HealthKit will sync all such data and present it all under one application. Also Read - Three apples a day will keep the doctor away

Apple hired fitness professionals from the industry like Jay Blahnik to help build its app. Though this app will help monitor your fitness levels, it cannot really replace a trainer. However, it will help your trainer, doctor and other health professionals to cater to your specific needs by having all your data in one place and devising your fitness plans accordingly.

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Published : September 9, 2014 11:04 pm | Updated:September 9, 2014 11:58 pm

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