Tech for the health-conscious, or those who should be

Withings Body - Body Composition Wi-Fi Scale is a connected scale that is deadly accurate and communicates wirelessly via WiFi or Bluetooth to work with almost any health app you can think of. (Handout/TNS)

Withings Body - Body Composition Wi-Fi Scale is a connected scale that is deadly accurate and communicates wirelessly via WiFi or Bluetooth to work with almost any health app you can think of. (Handout/TNS)

We all need to take care of our bodies and technology can be helpful, but you have to be open to letting some gadgets into your daily routine.

Look at hospitals today versus the same rooms 20 years ago. We are relying on technology to help our health professionals, and that technology is finally starting to make it into our everyday lives.

Here are a few things for the health conscious, and those of us who need to be more aware.

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Omron 10 Series Blood Pressure Monitor with Bluetooth

What is it: We can all benefit from knowing our blood pressure on a daily basis.

This blood pressure monitor with Bluetooth can wirelessly record your readings to Omron’s smartphone app (for iOS or Android). It also can export your readings to Apple’s Health Kit app.

Who is it for: Everyone

What does it cost: $64.99

Where can I get it: Amazon.com

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Withings Body — Body Composition Wi-Fi Scale

What is it: A connected scale that is deadly accurate and communicates wirelessly via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to work with almost any health app you can think of.

Also keeps track of your body composition (fat, muscle, water, bone).

Through Wi-Fi, it can show you today’s weather and yesterday’s step count if you have a compatible pedometer.

Keeps track of up to eight people in your household.

Who is it for: Everyone

What does it cost: $130

Where can I get it: Amazon.com, Withings, Bed Bath & Beyond

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Kinsa Smart Ear Thermometer

What is it: A thermometer for body temperture that also connects via Bluetooth.

Takes about one second to take an accurate temperature from an ear reading.

Wirelessly transfers the reading to a smartphone app to help you track a patient’s temperature over time.

Who is it for: Every household needs a good thermometer.

What does it cost: $49.99

Where can I get it: Amazon.com, Kinsahealth.com

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Garmin Vivosmart HR+

What is it: An activity tracker that has GPS to track your distance and map your walk or run.

It measures steps, distance, calories, floors climbed, activity intensity and heart rate and it’s swim-friendly.

It syncs with your smartphone, tablet and your computer.

Who is it for: We all need to keep better track of our health. This is the tracker you want.

What does it cost: $199.99

Where can I get it: Best Buy, Target, Amazon, Academy

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Apple Watch Series 2 Nike +

What is it: If you want a pretty complete fitness tracker, but also need the features of a smart watch, Apple’s series 2 Nike + watch is a good choice.

It has built-in GPS, waterproof down to 50 meters, has exclusive Nike+ Run Club app and will bug you to get out and move.

Who is it for: People who work out regularly (or would like to) and also want a smartwatch.

What does it cost: Starts at $369

Where can I get it: Apple stores and Apple.com

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ABOUT THE WRITER

Jim Rossman writes for The Dallas Morning News. He may be reached at jrossman@dallasnews.com.