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As we get older, it becomes increasingly important to take care of our health.
One aspect we should pay close attention to is our cholesterol levels.
This is especially true for women, because LDL or “bad” cholesterol levels in postmenopausal women are typically higher than those of men despite being lower before the onset of menopause.
High cholesterol can lead to atherosclerosis and eventually stroke and heart attack.
While attending to levels of cholesterol is often a mundane and tedious task, several new products promise to make it more convenient than it has been in the past.
Apple Watch
With the newly released Apple Watch, there’s no need to connect to your mobile phone or any other device: all the functionality is built right into the unit.
With the included Workout App, you can monitor your daily exercise, which is an important component in keeping your cholesterol in check.
It can measure your distance traveled, calories burned, and other metrics.
The Activity App will automatically keep track of your movements throughout the day, such as briskly walking and standing up, and even remind you to periodically get up and be active rather than remain sitting all day.
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FitBit Aria Smart Scale
Maintaining an appropriate weight for your body build can contribute to reduced cholesterol levels, and the FitBit Aria scale aims to help you do just that.
In addition to the traditional function of measuring how much you weigh, this product can also determine your BMI and body fat percentage.
The unit features a backlit LCD display for easy viewing.
The information gleaned by using the scale can be sent wirelessly to the FitBit app on your phone for tracking purposes, making it all the more easier to maintain your health.
Misfit Flash Band
A proper exercise regimen can contribute to lowered cholesterol, and the Misfit Flash wearable fitness band makes working out a breeze.
It is lightweight, so you can wear it on your wrist or attach it to clothing without discomfort.
As you exercise, it keeps track of the calories you burn and the number of steps you take.
You can set goals and monitor your progress towards them, and you can use your smartphone to interact with it.
Perhaps the best aspect of the Flash is its price: a measly $50. In addition, the Flash will also be incorporating home automation features to help out your home life.
It will be able to link up to devices from your smart appliances, such as Samsung’s Smart Fridge to your home security system, whether it be Brinks or GE Security.
So while you are maintaining cholesterol levels, you will be able to manage your house as well—all from one small but efficient device.
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Some people use prescription medicines to combat high cholesterol but all the prescriptions in the world will have no effect unless you actually take the medicine.
The AdhereTech Smart Pill Bottle keeps track of the time whenever the bottle is opened and the number of pills remaining.
It uses this data to inform the user by sending a text or phone call when it’s time for another dose.
Additionally, the unit flashes different colors to let patients know if they need to take a pill or if they’ve missed a dose.
Now, you won’t have to worry about forgetting to take a pill or refilling your prescription.
Crock-Pot Smart Slow Cooker
Proper diet is essential for maintaining the right amount of cholesterol, and it has other positive health implications as well.
Unfortunately, many people don’t have the time to stand around at their stoves all day.
With the Crock-Pot Smart Slow Cooker, you can place your food inside the 6-quart device and then go about your day as normal.
Wherever you happen to be, you can access the Cooker through the WeMo App on your mobile device and adjust the settings so that dinner will be waiting for you when you walk through your front door.
Diet, exercise, and medication are three major tools for addressing and preventing undesirable cholesterol from getting out of control.
With the appropriate employment of modern technology, you can use these methods to achieve your health goals much more easily than was possible in years gone by.
As we move forward into the future, these and other advances will empower women to lead healthier, longer lives.
About the Author:
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Maria Ramos is a freelance writer currently living in Chicago.
She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a minor in Communication.
She blogs about environmentally friendly tips, technological advancements, and healthy active lifestyles.