Why You Should Get a Biometric Health Screening at Work

Why You Should Get a Biometric Health Screening at Work

biometric health screeningThe days are getting shorter and flu season is just around the corner. And if your workplace is among the 90% of companies that offer a corporate wellness program, it’s likely you’ve been seeing flyers, emails, and other internal messages about upcoming biometric health screenings.

What Exactly is a Biometric Health Screening?

Put simply, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a biometric screening is a general health check that measures physical characteristics, such as height, weight, blood pressure, and more. Companies can use the data collected to benchmark and evaluate changes in employee health over time. Typically, a trained medical clinician will check your blood pressure, calculate your body mass index (BMI), and measure your blood cholesterol levels. Those three key measurements can tell you a lot about your health.

Blood pressure. Blood pressure is a measurement of the force acting upon the walls of your arteries. The measurement is taken in two numbers: systolic blood pressure / diastolic blood pressure, and it can be divided into five ranges, which will indicate whether yours is low, normal, or high—also called hypertension, which is when the force of blood is too heavy against your artery walls. (Learn more: What’s the Difference Between Resting Heart Rate and Blood Pressure?)

Body mass index (BMI). BMI is measure of body fat that’s calculated by dividing your weight (in kilograms) by the square of your height (in meters). For adults 20 years old and older, that number is then categorized into a weight status: underweight (below 18.5), normal or healthy weight (18.5 to 24.9), overweight (25.0 to 29.9), and obese (30.0 and above). When taken into account with additional biometric measurements, your BMI can be a good indicator of your general health.

Blood cholesterol levels. Blood cholesterol is comprised of triglycerides, LDL, and HDL, and, according to the American Heart Association, keeping them in balance is crucial for preventing cardiovascular disorders, such as heart disease and stroke. Your blood cholesterol test results will show your total cholesterol, and a breakdown of your LDL and HDL levels, which a health professional can take into account when determining your risk of heart disease.

Why Should You Opt In to a Biometric Health Screening?

If your company offers biometric screenings, chances are, they’re free. So not only will you have the opportunity to learn more about your health at no cost to you, you won’t have to take time off or wait in a doctor’s office.

Your biometric data can signal whether or not your are at risk for a number of chronic conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, and obesity, as well as potentially deadly cardiovascular events, like heart attack and stroke. And by participating in this kind of assessment, you can learn tips to create healthy habits to better manage your health.

If your company doesn’t provide biometric health screenings, talk to your doctor about monitoring your data during annual physicals, or see if your local drugstore offers the service. You may also want to consider reaching out to your human resources department to see if they are willing to hold a health assessment at your workplace.

Looking to step it up? Learn how Fitbit Health Solutions can help your company develop a successful wellness program, boost employee health and happiness, and improve the bottom line.

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Why You Should Get a Biometric Health Screening at Work

Source: Fitbit Blog






Microsoft launches Create Change campaign with NFL stars and their charitable causes

Microsoft launches Create Change campaign with NFL stars and their charitable causes

At Microsoft, we’re inspired when we see individuals and groups step up to drive positive change in their communities and to empower people around them to achieve more. In this spirit, we’re proud to be collaborating with five extraordinary NFL players to support the philanthropic work they do off the field: Von Miller, Russell Wilson, Richard Sherman, Greg Olsen, and Martellus Bennett.

The charitable foundations created or supported by each player focus on areas that align with some of Microsoft’s own core missions and values, including education, accessibility, creativity, and health. By partnering with these foundations in providing both resources and awareness, we hope to increase their impact on the lives of those in need. Each NFL player has used Microsoft Surface technology on the field, and each sees technology as a way to improve their foundation’s work and create even greater change in communities that need it most.

NFL player Von Miller trying on glasses with a young boy.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be rolling out the Create Change video series featuring each player discussing the inspiration for his cause and how Surface helps them impact more lives in a variety of ways. The first video in the series highlights Von Miller and his Von’s Vision Foundation, whose mission is to provide low-income Denver children with the eye care, corrective eyewear or myday lenses they need to be their best in the classroom and in life. Fans can also get involved in the Create Change movement by sharing their own personal stories about creating a positive impact in local communities, using #CreateChangeContest on social media. Each of the five NFL players will select his favorite fan entrant and those five winners will receive a trip for two to Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis.

In support of the work these charitable causes are doing, Microsoft will be making a donation to each of the five non-profit organizations involved.

To learn more about the Create Change campaign, please visit surface.com/nfl.

Source: Windows Blog





Join Us for the Launch of the World’s Most Powerful Console, Xbox One X

Join Us for the Launch of the World’s Most Powerful Console, Xbox One X

Xbox One X launches in less than two weeks and we’re gearing up for the biggest global launch in Xbox history on November 7. We’re thrilled to get Xbox One X, the world’s most powerful console, into the hands of our fans, so we wanted to share some early details about how you can participate in the Xbox One X launch no matter your location. Whether you’re planning to join one of the many celebrations happening the night before launch or tuning into the live broadcast to watch it unfold on Mixer, we hope you’ll join us.

Pre-Order Xbox One X Online

There’s limited time remaining to pre-order Xbox One X to guarantee you can get yours on day one. Be sure to head to Xbox.com to find your nearest Microsoft Store location along with a list of other local retailers for you to order the hottest console of the season. Don’t wait to be part of the excitement. Time is running out!

Tune-in to “Xbox One X Launch: Live” from the Comfort of Your Home

Broadcasting live from our New York launch celebration, join us at mixer.com/xbox from your PC, console or Mixer app on iOS and Android for “Xbox One X Launch: Live,” our one-hour live stream giving you an inside look at launch activities happening around the globe. View the show directly from Mixer NYC Studio starting November 6 at 8:00 p.m. PT/11:00 p.m. ET until 9:00 p.m. PT/midnight ET when we launch Xbox One X in the U.S. You can also watch on the Xbox channel on Twitch and Xbox channel on YouTube and Facebook Live.

Join Us for the Launch of the World’s Most Powerful Console, Xbox One X

Epic Fan Celebration at the Flagship Microsoft Store on Fifth Avenue in New York

We’re inviting Xbox fans in the New York area to join us at the flagship Microsoft Store on Fifth Avenue on November 6 to be one of the first in the country to get your hands on Xbox One X. Whether you’re picking up your pre-order, placing a new order or stopping in to experience true 4K gameplay, we’ll be handing out exclusive Xbox swag and giving you a chance to win a new Samsung QLED 4K TV.* Visit the flagship Microsoft Store Facebook page for details.

Join Us for the Launch of the World’s Most Powerful Console, Xbox One X

Head to Microsoft Store or Your Local Retailer

All Xbox fans are invited to visit Microsoft Store locations across the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and Sydney to celebrate the launch with giveaways, gameplay and more. If you pre-order at your local Microsoft Store in North America, you can pick up your Xbox One X right at 9:00 p.m. PT/midnight ET on November 6, from the store where you pre-ordered.

The Microsoft Store at Bellevue Square Mall in Bellevue, Washington will host a meet and greet with Seahawks Cliff Avril on November 6 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. PT. Avril will play Madden NFL 18 on Xbox One X.

More than 600 Best Buy locations will be opening at 9:00 p.m. PT/midnight ET. Participating locations will support launch with giveaways, launch offers and savings, while quantities last.

GameStop stores will also be open at midnight ET to support the Xbox One X launch and you can visit here for more information.

EB Games stores will be open at midnight local time at select destinations across Australia and New Zealand to support the Xbox One X launch. Visit EB Games Australia or EB Games New Zealand for more details.

Celebrating Launch Around the World

Fans all over the globe will be getting in on the action for launch, with multiple countries around the world hosting local celebrations. A few highlights include:

  • Germany: On November 6, fans in Germany will be able to attend a gaming event hosted by PietSmiet, LefLoid, Gronkh and Ninotaku on Berlin’s largest 4K theater screen for 700 fans. The event will be also streamed on mixer.com/xbox.
  • France: On November 6, fans are invited to tune into a seven-hour non-stop livestream on mixer.com/xbox hosted by one of France’s top YouTubers in central Paris. More than 200 French fans and celebrities will gather to play new titles and celebrate the launch of Xbox One X, culminating in a midnight launch event at France’s flagship store at the Champs Elysees.
  • United Kingdom: Broadcasting live from the Xbox One X Loft in London on November 6, join us for the “Countdown to Xbox One X” on mixer.com/xboxuk and all Xbox UK channels for our extended livestream as we count down to launch with some of our favorite games.

Whether at your local Microsoft Store, online or across the globe, we hope you can join us. Be sure to check back in the coming days to learn even more about Xbox One X launch. See you in a few weeks!

 

*No Purchase Necessary. Open only to legal residents of the 50 U.S. + DC 18+ who visit the NY Flagship Store on November 6. Game ends 11/6/17. See store for Official Rules.

See the rest of the story on Xbox Wire

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Source: Xbox Blog






Doro Primo 805 – The £1.99 Phone

Doro Primo 805 – The £1.99 Phone

Doro Primo 805 – The £1.99 Phone

Small phones. BIG phones. Phones for photography. Phones for just calling & texting. At O2, we know every customer has different needs and requirements when it comes to a mobile phone.

These days every new phone seems to be about dual camera systems, fancy displays and super fast whatchamacallits. But what if all you’re after is a mobile phone – for, you know… just phoning or texting people?

Whether you’re looking for an additional basic phone, a phone to take to a festival without fear of ruining your fancy smartphone, or simply to get an easy-to-use phone for a relative, the Doro 805 Primo could be exactly what you’re after. And at just £1.99 from O2 stores when purchased with a £20 top-up, it might be even cheaper than using one of these things – if you can find one, that is.

Doro Primo 805 – The £1.99 Phone

The iconic British telephone box

So, what does £1.99 get you?
These days – not much. You might just about be able to buy:

  • A cheap sandwich for lunch
  • A coffee (for £1.99, forget about a large Americano – it’ll be a small!)
  • A short bus/underground journey
  • 8 Freddo bars (but only if you find an extra penny – otherwise you’ll only get 7 Freddos and 24p change)

Or for only £1.99 you can get the Doro Primo 805 which features:

  • A clear 2.4″ display in a flip-phone design
  • Stay in touch, simply. With separated direct dial keys, call, text or send photos to friends & family with ease
  • Leave the charger at home. With a standby time of up to 19 days, it’s always ready to use
  • With loud and clear sound, hear everything the first time

Want one?
If you’re looking to get your hands on this no fuss, simple, reliable phone then head to your nearest O2 store and you can get yours for just £1.99 when purchased with a £20 top-up. Find your nearest O2 store here: https://o2.uk/StoreLocator

You can also buy the Doro Primo 805 online for £19.99 without a top-up here

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Source: O2 Blog






EE introduces ‘Fibre Max’ – its most inclusive broadband package to date

EE introduces ‘Fibre Max’ - its most inclusive broadband package to date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Following the success of its mobile 4GEE Max Plans, EE today introduced a new Fibre Max plan for customers. Ideal for those looking for an all-inclusive broadband product, the Fibre Max plan offers the best of EE Broadband, with download speeds of up to 76Mbps and a host of additional extras.

As well as getting EE’s fastest fibre speeds, Fibre Max customers will receive inclusive calls to landlines in the UK and 50 international destinations, as well as 1,500 minutes of calls to UK mobiles. Fibre Max customers will also benefit from free access to EE’s new Call Plus add-on, giving them seven* popular calling features which include call diversion, three-way calling and anonymous call rejection – ideal for customers wanting to avoid nuisance calls at no extra cost.

Finally, EE Fibre Max customers also get the wider benefits of being on EE, including a 5GB mobile data boost if they’re an EE pay monthly mobile customer (worth £12.99 a month), a year’s free Norton Security Premium software, 100% UK & Ireland customer service as well as the Brightbox 2 – EE’s most advanced WiFi router.

Fibre Max is available for £45 per month on an 18-month plan or £53 per month with EE TV included.

Limited-time launch offer

Customers who sign up for Fibre Max by 20 November will receive a free Google Home worth £129. And until 7 December, there’s also free set-up on all of EE’s fibre plans, worth £35.

For more information, as well as full terms and conditions and pricing, please visit ee.co.uk/broadband  

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*Call Plus includes the following popular features: call diversion, three-way calling, anonymous call rejection, ring back, choose to refuse, reminder call, and call waiting

For more information, please contact:

[email protected]

0845 373 7070

About EE

EE, part of BT Group, is the largest and most advanced mobile communications company in the UK, delivering mobile and fixed communications services to consumers.

EE runs the UK’s biggest and fastest mobile network, having pioneered the UK’s first superfast 4G mobile service in October 2012 and was the first European operator to surpass 14 million 4G customers in December 2015. EE has more than 550 shops across the UK. EE’s 4G coverage extends to more than 80% of the UK’s landmass (equal to more than 99% of the UK population) and EE has an ambition to extend 4G to 95% UK geographic coverage by 2020.

EE has received extensive independent recognition, including being ranked the UK’s best overall network by RootMetrics®; Best Network at the 2015, 2016 and 2017 Mobile News Awards; Best Consumer Network at the 2015, 2016 and 2017 Mobile Industry Awards; as well as Fastest Network and Best Network Coverage at the 2017 uSwitch Mobile Awards.

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Source: EE Newsroom






No more limits with wireless for digital homes and enterprises

No more limits with wireless for digital homes and enterprises

Twitter: @t_madarasz

In our digital age, a broadband connection is increasingly seen as a basic necessity, just like any other public utility. In fact, affordable universal internet access for all by 2020 is one of the UN global goals. But how can we ensure that everyone can get broadband, even in difficult to reach areas? In some rural and suburban locations, access is simply not available because of a lack of fiber or DSL. In addition, the nearest base station can often be a long way from the a subscriber’s home or office.

To meet these needs, Nokia has developed a specialized solution known as FastMile that offers broadband connectivity everywhere and to everybody. Using the latest LTE-Advanced technology and high-gain antennas with beamsteering, full use can be made of existing radio infrastructure and already purchased spectrum, even over long distances. With beamsteering, the narrow beam high gain antenna locks onto the signal, increasing coverage and reducing interference.

Frequency bands around 1.8 GHz or above are not used in rural areas by today’s mobile networks. However, these now become possible with FastMile, allowing operators to provide fast broadband services in rural areas to gain additional customers and revenue.

Here’s how it works. An outdoor modem provides the optimal radio link, while an indoor router creates the necessary wired and wireless connectivity to the devices within the building. The solution also incorporates a controller for full management of the network and offers customers a guaranteed bitrate.

The solution can be deployed very easily, even without the help of installation experts. Mobile applications support users by integrating the maps and base station locations to select the best location and direction for the outdoor modem. Tests show that FastMile can be up and working in only 15 minutes. The indoor router and the in-building settings can also be managed using mobile applications.

The solution enables the levels of connectivity specified in various National Broadband Plans around the world to be met with wireless technology.It provides up to 12 times the typical radio coverage area and three times the throughput compared to that offered by a standard mobile broadband network.

No longer is creating a digital home and digital enterprise exclusive to cities and dense areas…Now we have the means to  help break down barriers and help connect the unconnected.

No more limits with wireless for digital homes and enterprises

Welcome to Broadband World Forum 2017

This week at BBWF 2017, Nokia will be demonstrating how operators can make full use of their existing resources with FastMile.

Visit our FastMile webpage for more information.

Share your thoughts on this topic by replying below – or join the Twitter discussion with @nokianetworks using #LTE #FastMile #connectivity

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No more limits with wireless for digital homes and enterprises

No more limits with wireless for digital homes and enterprises

Source: Nokia Networks






Skyforge - Announcement Trailer

Skyforge – Announcement Trailer

Skyforge - Announcement Trailer

Pre-order now: https://store.xbox.com/Xbox-One/Games/Skyforge/56ab38c4-9139-438b-8c16-e2d86d7f73f0

Introducing Skyforge – Begin your journey to godhood in a new free to play Action MMORPG set in the unique sci-fi/fantasy world of Aelion.

Under the constant threat of alien invaders, Aelion is in need of protectors. Use your gift of immortality to help protect your planet in action-packed combat. With 15 vastly different classes to choose from and the ability to switch classes there will always be a solution to every menace that you will face.

Players can now pre-order Skyforge and get an exclusive Xbox bonus pack: https://store.xbox.com/Xbox-One/Games/Skyforge/56ab38c4-9139-438b-8c16-e2d86d7f73f0

Join Skyforge’s Early Access starting November 10th, with the full free-to-play launch scheduled for November 29th.

Source: XBOX YouTube