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technology1 month ago•23 min saved

Garmin CIRQA Pops Up on Official Site, Hinting at Health-Status Support

Garmin’s CIRQA smart band has resurfaced on Garmin’s own site (Romanian support article) within the Health Status compatibility list, confirming CIRQA will feed Health Status metrics—heart rate, HRV, respiration, skin temperature, and Pulse Ox—to Garmin Connect. The device appears in the Garmin Connect–only group, aligning with expectations for a screenless band. This marks the first time Garmin content has explicitly tied CIRQA to Health Status, following earlier leaks; though Garmin has not officially announced CIRQA, trademark activity and updated content suggest launch prep and ongoing regional page updates that may change.

via Garmin Rumors|

#cirqa #garmin #garmin-connect

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Beshear pushes McConnell for public health update amid ongoing questions

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear pressed Sen. Mitch McConnell to publicly disclose his health status amid ongoing questions about his fitness to serve after a June hospitalization and a three-week Senate absence. Beshear cites constituents’ concerns and a duty for transparency, while McConnell’s office and the White House have not provided details, and fellow lawmakers say they’ve discussed Senate business with him as speculation continues.

via Fox News|

#andy-beshear #health-status #kentucky

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

McConnell's Prolonged Hospital Stay Sparks Health Scrutiny

Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, remains hospitalized for more than three weeks with few details about his condition, though his office says he’s improving and staying engaged with staff on Kentucky and Senate matters. GOP leaders say they’ve spoken with him recently, and a circulating brain-dead rumor has been debunked, while emergency-services audio references CPR at his Washington address on the day of his hospitalization but does not name him. The Senate is out of session and no return date has been announced.

via CNBC|

#brain-dead-rumor #health-status #hospitalization

politics1 month ago•7 min saved

GOP Leaders Report McConnell Conversation Amid Ongoing Hospital Stay

Spokespeople for Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Majority Whip John Barrasso said they spoke with Mitch McConnell this week as he remains hospitalized since mid-June; the calls touched on issues including national security and the Senate’s agenda, with McConnell described as fully engaged and eager to return, though officials have offered little detail about his condition and his staff say he’s improving.

via Politico|

#health-status #hospitalization #mitch-mcconnell

health3 years ago•4 min saved

Walking More Reduces Heart Failure Symptoms

Higher daily step counts, as measured by actigraphy, were associated with improved heart failure symptoms and health status, according to a study. Participants who increased their step counts by 2000 steps per day showed significant improvements in their Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ) scores, reflecting better health status. However, reductions in step counts were not linked to declines in KCCQ scores. The findings suggest that clinicians should interpret improvements in step counts as indicative of improving health status, but reductions in step count may not necessarily be a cause for concern. Further research is needed to validate the clinical relevance of step counts measured by wearable devices.

via Medscape|

#health #health-status #heart-failure